Merger Investigations

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.

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