Compass Lexecon

We are pleased to announce the 13th edition of The Analysis is now live! In this edition, the authors:  ▪️ Assess the role of economic analysis in the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA);  ▪️ Explore how fragmented buyers can exert countervailing buyer power in digital systems;  ▪️ Examine key valuation challenges in Crimean investment disputes;  ▪️ Discuss how AI improves traditional competition analysis; and  ▪️ Break down the generative AI (Gen AI) licensing debate on copyrighted training content. Read this new edition of The Analysis here: https://bit.ly/3Rx4nTW #TheAnalysis #DMA #Tech #AI #InternationalArbitration

Compass Lexecon’s client, the Coalition of Counsel for Justice for Talc Claimants, won dismissal of a bankruptcy filed to resolve tens of thousands of pending and future personal injury claims linked to use of J&J talc-based products. Yvette Austin Smith provided expert testimony on economic issues related to the proposed prepackaged bankruptcy plan. Yvette was supported by a team led by Alex Rinaudo and Alice O’Donnell. Read the full case write-up: https://bit.ly/3RIhfpG #economics #bankruptcy #personalinjury

We’re excited to welcome Professor Kei Kawai to Compass Lexecon! A distinguished economist specialising in industrial organisation and political economy, Professor Kawai’s research covers collusion detection, credit market signalling, and voting behaviour. His work has been published in top journals like Review of Economic Studies, Journal of Political Economy, and Econometrica. He is currently a professor at the University of Tokyo and Associate Professor at University of California, Berkeley, with a PhD from Northwestern University. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eYYBSicv #politicaleconomy #economics #economicconsulting

Celebrating Success at the Global Competition Review 2025 Awards! 🏆 We are excited to announce that Compass Lexecon has been honored with multiple recognitions at the Global Competition Review 2025 Awards for our outstanding work on key client matters: • Matter of the Year: Illumina/Grail • Merger Control Matter of the Year – Americas: Bunge/Viterra • Merger Control Matter of the Year – Europe: Vodafone/Three • Merger Control Matter of the Year – Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa: Korean Air/Asiana • Behavioural Matter of the Year – Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa: Hong Kong Competition Commission’s Linde Abuse Probe A huge congratulations to our teams involved! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/euJWzQ9H #GCR #mergercontrol #litigation

Compass Lexecon’s client Co-Diagnostics was granted its motion for summary judgment in a securities class action suit. The court relied on the analysis of Senior Consultant Allen Ferrell in its ruling. Professor Ferrell was supported by a team led by Mike K. that included Xanthi Gkougkousi, Yoad Shefi, Ran Wei, Jonathan Tompkins, and Kensuke Maeba. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RanjHD #securities #classaction #economics

What lessons could Europe take from the UK’s market investigation regime to address structural market issues and spur growth while avoiding unnecessary burdens on businesses? At our recent UK Competition Policy Forum, we explored the strengths and challenges of the UK's Market Investigation Regime with leading practitioners in competition policy. Building on that discussion, we consider lessons for a similar regime in Europe. Swipe through for some key takeaways, and read the full insight here: https://lnkd.in/eXVaWJH9 *Our collective insights do not reflect the views of any particular firm or individual and are not intended as a summary of the discussions, which are held under the Chatham House Rule. #marketinvesitationregime #competitionpolicy #economics

This morning, Fabien Roques, Dr Anton Burger, and Mathieu Gimenez led an insightful seminar at our Brussels office as part of our Hot Topics in Competition Economics series. The session focused on the evolving role of economics in state aid investigations and offered a deep dive into current trends and challenges. Key highlights included: 🌱 A look at the evolving European "green" State Aid guidelines and the ongoing consultation on the Clean Industrial Deal. 📊 The vital role of economics in supporting state aid investigations. ⚖️ Case studies on the European Commission's decisions on nuclear reactor extensions in Belgium and early lignite power plant closures in Germany. Stay informed about future events by joining our mailing list here: https://bit.ly/3Bq27IH #stateaid #cleanindustrialdeal #energy

Welcoming Professor Julian Wright to Compass Lexecon!   We're thrilled to share that Professor Julian Wright, Lim Chong Yah Professor of Economics at National University of Singapore, has affiliated with Compass Lexecon. An expert in the economics of digital platforms and AI, focussing on competition policy and strategy issues, Professor Wright brings extensive academic and consulting experience. We look forward to his valuable contributions to our team!   Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9mk7MT5   #DigitalEconomics #CompetitionPolicy #AI

We are excited to announce that Ilya Strebulaev, the David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, has affiliated with Compass Lexecon. Professor Strebulaev is an international expert in venture capital, private equity, financing innovation, and strategic financial decisions. Please join us in welcoming him! Learn more about Professor Strevbulaev: https://bit.ly/4iS4Qvy #venturecapital #finance #expert

How can the CMA strike the right balance between faster, more flexible decision-making and ensuring clarity, consistency, and effective outcomes? At our recent UK Competition Policy Forum, we discussed the CMA’s evolving approach to merger control with leading practitioners in competition policy. Swipe through for a summary of our ten key reflections, and read the full insight here: https://lnkd.in/eYnd_3cP *Our collective insights do not reflect the views of any particular firm or individual and are not intended as a summary of the discussions, which are held under the Chatham House Rule.