BRG, a global consulting firm, has acquired E.CA Economics, a leading European competition economics consultancy, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition marks a significant expansion of BRG's capabilities and presence in the European market, integrating E.CA Economics' specialized expertise into its global advisory services.
E.CA Economics is renowned for advising law firms, companies, and authorities on complex competition policy and regulation matters. Its work spans mergers, antitrust cases, state aid, and economic analyses within regulatory procedures, supported by an international team of over 50 economists. With offices in Berlin, Brussels, London, and Munich, E.CA Economics has consistently been recognized in Global Competition Review’s annual ranking of top antitrust economics consultancies since 2008, and partners with ESMT Berlin for cutting-edge research.
The acquisition is strategically driven by BRG's aim to deepen its offerings in competition economics and expand its footprint across key European jurisdictions. E.CA Economics' established reputation, specialized knowledge, and strong client relationships in Europe perfectly complement BRG's existing global consulting platform. This integration is expected to create substantial synergies, allowing the combined entity to provide more comprehensive and integrated economic and regulatory advice to a broader client base, particularly in transatlantic cases where E.CA already collaborates with Bates White LLC.
By bringing together BRG's extensive global network and E.CA Economics' deep European competition expertise, the combined firm is poised to enhance its position as a premier provider of economic consulting services worldwide. Clients can anticipate access to an expanded pool of experts and a more robust suite of services, addressing increasingly complex competition and regulatory challenges across diverse sectors and geographies.