Mergers and Acquisitions
Companies contemplating a merger or acquisition require bulletproof economic analysis of competitive factors across industries, markets, and geographies. We provide clients innovative and effective mergers and acquisitions analysis across many industries in the U.S., Canada, and the EU.
In M&A-related litigation, we have worked on high-profile matters involving failed transactions. We have analyzed market conditions and industry dynamics and provided valuations, often supporting experts in securities and the financial markets. We also have examined such issues as access to information, corporate governance, and the role of arbitrageurs.
Our expertise includes:
- Definition of the relevant antitrust market
- Product and geographic market definition
- Unilateral and coordinated price effects
- Pass-through of efficiency gains
- Analysis related to divestitures
Issues in M&A Litigation
How are corporate assets accounted for? How is value measured? What is the role of the board? We offer insights on the strategy and litigation issues associated with mergers and acquisitions.
In our M&A work, we combine excellence in economic theory and analysis, rigorous quantitative methods, and industry knowledge.
Our experience in high-profile mergers and acquisitions includes those involving PeopleSoft and Oracle, and the New York Stock Exchange and Archipelago.
We have testified at deposition and trial and in front of many government agencies within and beyond U.S. borders, including Canadian and European authorities. Our professionals also have considerable experience in matters in front of the International Trade Commission and Canadian and European authorities.