CRA economists advised counsel to parties in the $1.65 billion merger of event management technology providers Cvent and Lanyon Solutions. CRA economists provided economic analyses and support throughout the DOJ’s extensive Second Request investigation. In the end, the DOJ cleared the merger with no remedies. Lanyon is owned by Vista Equity Partners. The combined firm will operate under the Cvent brand. CRA’s team included Michael Salinger, Gary Roberts, Paul Labys, and Michael Smith.
Navigating the future of EU merger control: Insights from the “All Points of the Compass” panel at the CRA Brussels Conference 2025
The panel “All Points of the Compass: Navigating the Future of EU Merger Control” discussed the consultation review of the European Commission (EU) guidelines,


