Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts(1) If, on a costs assessment or review, the costs assessor considers the legal costs charged by a law practice are grossly excessive, the assessor must refer the matter to the Law Society.
(2) If the costs assessor considers a costs assessment raises another matter that may amount to unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct on the part of an Australian legal practitioner or Australian-registered foreign lawyer, the assessor must refer the matter to the Society.
(3) On a reference under subsection (1) or (2), the Society must consider whether disciplinary action should be taken against an Australian legal practitioner or Australian-registered foreign lawyer.