Opening and regulation of the regulated legal professions: the Autorité initiates dialogue with the academic community on the 10th anniversary of the Macron Law

On the 10^th anniversary of French law 2015-990 of 6 August 2015 for Growth, Activity and Equal Economic Opportunities (known as the “Macron Law”), the Autorité is initiating dialogue with the academic community in order to learn from their work. Researchers are invited to present their studies in theoretical or empirical economics as part of a workshop exploring the opening and regulation of the regulated legal professions.

How to apply?

A research summary of no more than 500 words – plus the names of the authors, their contact details and their affiliations – should be sent, in French or English, to workshop-bilan-pr@autoritedelaconcurrence.fr no later than 17 January 2025. The document may be submitted in either Word or PDF.

The summaries will be examined by a selection committee comprising Autorité staff working on the preparation of the forthcoming opinion. The studies selected will be presented during the workshop. The authors will be informed no later than 24 January 2025 and should send their study or article no later than 31 January 2025.

The workshop will be held at the Autorité premises at 11 rue de l’Echelle, 75001 Paris (invitation only). Participants will include representatives of the professions concerned, representatives of the Ministries of Justice and the Economy and institutional partners.