Managing Principal Rebecca Kirk Fair Moderates Panel at Antitrust Summit 2026

April 1, 2026

Analysis Group Managing Principal Rebecca Kirk Fair participated in the Antitrust Summit 2026, held on February 5, 2026, in Park City, Utah. The event convened notable academics, legal practitioners, and in-house counsel to examine emerging issues in antitrust and M&A.

Ms. Kirk Fair moderated a panel on the motivations behind technology acquisitions, featuring senior practitioners and in-house counsel from Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, and Meta. The discussion explored pro-competitive reasons for acquisitions alongside the potential unintended consequences of over-enforcement, with audience members raising questions about reverse acquihires, deal structure, and merger review.

The summit also featured a series of academic presentations on topics such as self-preferencing, digital “killer acquisitions,” and the interpretation of market concentration metrics. These interdisciplinary contributions reflected ongoing debates around platform ecosystems and competition policy and identified opportunities for further research. Attendees included prominent M&A practitioners and corporate counsel, representing a mix of academic and industry perspectives.