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

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.

Is AI set to revolutionize merger analysis, or does it still need human oversight? In the latest edition of The Analysis, Enrico Alemani, Ivana Kocánová, Ma. Adelle Gia Arbo and Toby Howard look at how #AI is being applied in competition cases. They assess where AI has been most effective and where human judgment remains critical to ensure robust analysis. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efQgc_57 #AI #DataScience #Economics #TheAnalysis #ArtificialIntelligence

What does the Clean Industrial Deal mean for state aid? For our next seminar in the Brussels Breakfasts Hot Topic series, Fabien Roques, Dr Anton Burger, and Mathieu Gimenez will explore how input from economists can contribute to the European Commission’s state aid review process, with a focus on recent cases in the energy and industrial sectors. Our experts will highlight, in particular, the role of economists in evaluating the necessity of intervention, the proportionality of the aid, and the absence of distortions to competition. Find out more and register here: https://bit.ly/4bUlOp8 #stateaid #cleanindustrialdeal #economics #energy