EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In today's increasingly complex regulatory environment - resulting in legislative inflation and legal insecurity that are detrimental to the economic interests of private-sector professionnals - the lawyer's role can no longer be confined to that of a mere interpreter of standards or litigator.
This is why the firm is developing its expertise in public affairs for the benefit of its clients.
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What is Public Affairs?
Public affairs (also known as lobbying) consists of defending the interests of influential groups by lobbying public decision-makers to influence the production of standards and the evolution of regulations.
Over the past few years, lobbying has established itself as a fully legitimate practice within the democratic and institutional process, in contrast to the negative connotation generally attributed to it in public opinion.
The legislative and regulatory framework to which lobbying is subject (law of October 11, 2013, decree of May 9, 2017, control by the Haute Autorité pour la transparence de la vie publique) has helped to make it a resolutely transparent practice.
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The Cabinet at the service of your business interests
The firm defends and represents the private interests of economic professionals, federations and associations, companies and non-governmental organizations in dealings with public authorities. It intervenes at the standards production stage, at national or local level, to present its clients' standardization needs and ensure that their activities are regulated in line with their economic interests.
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The benefits of hiring a lawyer for your public affairs needs
The lawyer knows and masters the institutional process for adopting standards or public decisions. He can therefore effectively manage a lobbying campaign, identifying the stages at which to intervene and the institutional public authorities to contact.
By virtue of their profession, lawyers have a definite mastery of the law, as well as solid negotiating and argumentation skills. They know how to present their interlocutors with clear arguments designed to win over decision-makers.
Even when acting as an interest representative, the lawyer remains bound by the ethical rules applicable to his profession (protection of professional secrecy, prevention of conflicts of interest, etc.).
In particular, Baptiste Piljan is duly registered with the Conseil de l'Ordre des Avocats de Paris as an interest representative, and is listed in the directory of interest representatives of the Haute Autorité pour la transparence de la vie publique.
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How much are the firm's fees?
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Fees for lobbying work are invoiced on a time-spent basis, based on a quotation, the amount of which is estimated on the basis of the complexity of the actions to be taken and the importance of the interests represented.
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How does the firm work?
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The firm is at your service with complete transparency: a representation of interests agreement is signed with you, framing the relationship and specifying how fees are to be determined.
The firm is at your service with efficiency and responsiveness.
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Understand your issues and identify your needs in terms of adapting or reforming the regulatory framework applicable to your business.
Selection of lobbying actions to be implemented :​
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Preparation of correspondence
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Organization of discussions and meetings
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Organization of events and conferences
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Sending petitions, open letters or leaflets
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Organization of public debates or influencing strategies
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Organization of formal hearings or consultations on legislation
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Forwarding suggestions to influence the drafting of a public decision
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Transmitting information or expertise to public decision-makers with a view to persuasion
Identification of relevant public authorities to contact :
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Members of the government and ministerial cabinets
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Members of Parliament
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Decision-makers from independent administrative authorities and local authorities
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Public office holders
Constant evaluation of the effectiveness of actions taken.