Our expertise spans virtually all areas of industry and commerce.
Whatever a client’s size or sector, we place great value on our relationship and deliver excellent service and practical solutions. Our experience is wide ranging, from industries such as energy, mining and steel, to the manufacturing of sophisticated medical equipment, financial services and sports rights.
Sectors in which we operate
Our clients
Examples of companies we have advised include:
Anglo-American
Bertelsmann
BHP Billiton
BP
British Airways
Coca-Cola
Esteé Lauder
Evraz
FA Premier League
General Electric
Heineken
Heinz
Imperial Tobacco
Lafarge
Liberty Global
Nike
Nokia
Oracle
RWE
Ryanair
Sainsbury’s
Sasol
Shell
Sony
T-Mobile
Telstra
Ticketmaster
Uralkali
Wal-Mart

Banking and financial services

Broadcasting

Chemicals and coatings

Construction and construction materials

Drinks and drink distribution

Electrical equipment and components

Electricity generation and distribution

Fast-moving consumer goods (non-food)

Food and dairy products

Freight and logistics

Fuel and fuel retailing

Grocery retail

Healthcare

Industrial and automotive

Information and communication technology

Media, media rights and advertising

Mining and forestry

Music, gaming and entertainment

Pharmaceuticals and medical devices

Pulp, paper and packaging

Specialist retail

Telecommunications and cable TV

Transport and travel services

Wholesaling
Sectors in which we operate
Transport and travel services
IAG/bmi (2012): RBB Economics advised IAG (the holding company of British Airways and Iberia) in connection with its successful application for regulatory clearance for the acquisition of British Midland (bmi) by the European Commission — EC Case No M.6447
Alpha Flight Group/LSG Lufthansa (2012): RBB Economics advised both parties during the UK Competition Commission investigation of their proposed joint venture in airline catering — Alpha Alpha Flight Group/LSG Lufthansa Competition Commission
Local bus services in the UK (2011): RBB Economics Advised The Go Ahead Group during the UK Competition Commission’s investigation into Local Bus Services in the UK — Local bus services market investigation, Competition Commission
American Airlines/British Airways/Iberia (2010): RBB Economics advised AA, BA and Iberia on the European Commission investigation of their alliance — EC Case No. COMP 39596
Zipcar/Streetcar (2010): RBB Economics advised both parties during the OFT and UK Competition Commission investigation of their merger — Zipcar and Streetcar, Competition Commission
Ryanair/Aer Lingus (2007): RBB Economics advised Ryanair during the 2007 European Commission investigation of its bid for Aer Lingus and in its subsequent appeal to the General Court — EC Case No. COMP/M.4439
SvitzerWijsmuller/Adsteam Marine (2007): RBB Economics advised Svitzer during the UK Competition Commission investigation of its merger with Adsteam Marine — SvitzerWijsmuller A/S and Adsteam Marine Ltd, Competition Commission
Travelport/Worldspan (2007): RBB Economics advised both merging parties during the investigation of their merger by the European Commission — EC Case No. COMP/M.4523