CRA earns widespread recognition across biggest competition cases for GCR Awards 2026
Charles River Associates achieved widespread recognition at the 2026 Global Competition Review Awards, with nominations spanning nearly every major competition
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CRA is a global leader in the economic analysis of mergers and non-merger antitrust and competition matters.
Empirical and theoretical approaches pioneered by CRA economists have been accepted as standard practice by competition economists and enforcers worldwide.
We tailor our analyses to fit the facts and economics of each case, bringing a unique combination of creativity and rigor to each matter. CRA economists have also testified in litigated competition cases, or met with and provided submissions to antitrust enforcement agencies. In our work, and in discussions with clients, we distill complex competition issues and economic analyses into concepts and arguments that are understandable to non-economists.
Our expertise in antitrust economics, econometrics, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and related matters has made us the firm of choice for clients and competition authorities around the globe. Our globally based antitrust economists have the knowledge, jurisdiction-specific expertise, and geographic presence required to efficiently support clients around the world.
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Engagements
- 01Global CRA Competition team advises Boeing on its acquisition of Spirit AerosystemsThe closing follows a consent order from the FTC issued on 3 December, as well clearances by the UK Competition and Markets Authority on 8 August 2025 and the...View engagement
- 02CRA Competition advises on European Commission’s unconditional Phase II clearance of Mars/KellanovaUnusually for a Phase II case, the Commission’s theory of harm revolved around ‘portfolio’ or ‘conglomerate’ effects. The Commission was concerned that...View engagement
- 03CRA Competition team advises on Hershey’s acquisition of LesserEvilOn November 19, 2025, Hershey completed its acquisition of LesserEvil. CRA expert, Dr. Elizabeth M. Bailey, supported by a team of CRA economists, including...View engagement
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Concurrences New Frontiers of Antitrust
CRA is a proud sponsor of the event. Laurent Flochel is moderating a fireside chat on “Strategic Sovereignty and Competition: Can Europe Lead Without...
Market Power in Transition: Antitrust in the Age of Digital and AI-Driven Markets
Nate Goldstein moderates the panel titled “State, Federal, and Global Antitrust Enforcement: Competition or Coordination?” As states, federal agencies, and...
Recent events
ABA Buy-Side Market Definition Webinar
Alexandra Charbi moderates the seminar, the latest installment of the Groundbreakers series, exploring how antitrust agencies define buyer markets focusing on...
GCR Live Global: Navigating the future of antitrust
CRA is a proud sponsor of the conference. Andrea Asoni is a panelist during the mergers session titled “Mergers: Innovation offense and defense – what have we...