Antitrust & Competition Year in Review 2023
In 2023 we worked on even more mergers and litigation cases, including several high-profile mergers requiring approvals in multiple jurisdictions. Our ability...
CRA’s experts provide consulting and expert testimony for contested mergers. Our economists apply their deep knowledge of antitrust issues, cutting edge econometric techniques, and understanding of economic theory to determine the potential impact to competition of a merger. CRA economists also evaluate and quantify efficiencies and synergies that can only be realized through the merger.
Engagements
- 01CRA Competition team advises on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard across jurisdictions worldwideCRA Competition supported Microsoft’s historic $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, providing expertise across all jurisdictionsView engagement
- 02CRA's Elizabeth Bailey advises on Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd’s acquisition of The Snowfox GroupCharles River Associates was retained by Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd, Japan’s premier food service company based on sales, to advise on its acquisition of The...View engagement
- 03Dr. Elizabeth M. Bailey provides testimony on behalf of ASSA ABLOY and Spectrum Brands in DOJ “Litigate the Fix” merger challengeCharles River Associates expert, Dr. Elizabeth M. Bailey, provided expert testimony and economic analysis on behalf of ASSA ABLOY AB and Spectrum Brands...View engagement