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.
Dynamic capabilities and EC merger control: A difficult match?
Svend Albaek and Raphaël De Coninck explore the proposed use of “dynamic capabilities” analysis in European merger control as authorities increasingly focus on...