Merger Investigations

Overview

Edgeworth economists provide rigorous economic analysis to address competition issues raised during the investigation of high stakes mergers and acquisitions. We have analyzed competition issues across a wide range of industries, from consumer packaged goods and industrial chemicals, to software platforms and technology.

Edgeworth economists who specialize in merger review have extensive experience developing compelling empirical studies that address the critical competition issues. We understand that these analyses require careful application of accepted economic theory and empirical tools to the specific facts of the industry, and the proposed transaction.

Our team is incisive, and we are known for our ability to communicate results with clarity and credibility to all stakeholders, including agency economists, business executives, legal counsel, judges, and policymakers. We have deep experience with all phases of merger review in US and foreign jurisdictions, including:

  • Pre-deal assessments of antitrust risk for merging parties and development of strategies to prepare for likely agency concerns.
  • Assisting merging parties with the preparation of filing materials required under the forthcoming HSR rules.
  • Working with counsel and the merging parties to engage with the investigating agency, including assistance with responding to agency requests.
  • Providing the results of our economic analyses through presentations and white papers that succinctly address issues raised by the agency.
  • Assisting parties with compliance in the production of data and documents that are responsive to US agency Second Requests.
  • Expert witness testimony in merger litigation.

Case Highlights

Case Highlights

Insights & News

Publications

  • Published Article, ABA Antitrust Section M&A Committee Newsletter | 03.11.2025

    On February 13, 2025, the Antitrust Law Section hosted a webinar with Judge William Young of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The webinar, titled Process Lessons in DOJ v JetBlue Spirit, was moderated by Dr. Craig Malam, Partner at Edgeworth Economics, and Clotilde Le Roy, Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.

  • Published Article, Law360 | 03.07.2025

    This article will examine how the rule changes are to affect agency economists' analysis during the initial waiting period and the effect on how the agencies target or identify from among all notified transactions those that warrant in-depth reviews.

Edgeworth Insights

  • Blog, 03.11.2025

    On February 13, 2025, the Antitrust Law Section hosted a webinar with Judge William Young of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The webinar, titled Process Lessons in DOJ v JetBlue Spirit, was moderated by Dr. Craig Malam, Partner at Edgeworth Economics, and Clotilde Le Roy, Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.

  • Blog, 03.07.2025

    This article will examine how the rule changes are to affect agency economists' analysis during the initial waiting period and the effect on how the agencies target or identify from among all notified transactions those that warrant in-depth reviews.

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