RBB is delighted to once again be named as an elite economics practice by Global Competition Review (GCR) in their 2026 listing.
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The full write up
RBB Economics operates under the leadership of managing partner Adrian Majumdar and a 30-strong group that includes partners and non-equity partners, supported by more than 230 other economists. With 266 competition specialists spread across 16 offices in Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and Australia, the consultancy is one of the largest independent economics firms in Europe.
The firm recently strengthened its senior bench with the arrival of Helder Vasconcelos as partner from Compass Lexecon in April 2025. James Hill, Nuno Alvim and Yi Ling Ng were also promoted to partner.
Among its merger highlights, RBB advised Liberty Media on its acquisition of MotoGP owner Dorna, which the European Commission cleared unconditionally following a Phase II review in June 2025.
The team also assisted Synopsys in its proposed purchase of Ansys, a deal combining semiconductor design and simulation technology, which received scrutiny by the European Commission and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. Elsewhere, the consultancy supported International Paper in its acquisition of DS Smith, which secured approval from the European Commission in January 2025.
In Sweden, RBB advised Apotekstjänst on its purchase of Svensk dos, a transaction that was initially blocked by the national authority but ultimately cleared by the Patent and Market Court of Appeal in March 2025 after a series of challenges.
The firm acted for Booking.com in its challenge to the European Commission’s prohibition of its proposed acquisition of Etraveli, and also assisted Illumina in its successful appeal to the European Court of Justice against the block on its purchase of Grail. The consultancy also advised Korean Air and Asiana on their merger filings before the European Commission and other authorities, securing clearance subject to remedies across all jurisdictions.
In Ireland, RBB supported Phoenix Tower International in its acquisition of Cellnex, which was cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission following a Phase II investigation in February 2025.
