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
Media, media rights and advertising
South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) (2011): RBB Economics advised SAMPRA on its 2011 referral to the South African Copyright Tribunal — Notice 69 of 2009, Copyright Act 1978, Copyright Tribunal
Hearst/Lagardère (2011): RBB Economics advised Hearst during the 2011 UK OFT investigation of its acquisition of certain magazines from Lagardère — OFT Case No.ME/4971/11
De Telefoongids/Gouden Gids (2008): RBB Economics advised both parties to the acquisition of Gouden Gids by De Telefoongids during investigation by the Dutch NMa — NMa Press Release 28 August 2008
Google/Double-Click (2008): RBB Economics advised Google in the course of the European Commission investigation of its acquisition of Double-Click — EC Case No.COMP/M.4731
Aberdeen Journals (2002): RBB Economics advised Aberdeen Journals during the UK OFT investigation of alleged predation and subsequent appeal to the Competition Appeals Tribunal — OFT Case No.CA98/14/2002