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
Specialist retail
Holland & Barrett/Julian Graves (2009): RBB Economics advised Holland and Barrett on the UK Competition Commission investigation into its acquisition of Julian Graves — Holland & Barrett/Julian Graves, Competition Commission
GAME/Gamestation (2008): RBB Economics advised both parties in the merger of their computer game retail chains during its investigation by the UK Competition Commission — Game Group plc and Game Station Ltd, Competition Commission
Ottakar’s/Waterstones (2006): RBB Economics advised both parties in the merger of their bookshop chains during its investigation by the UK Competition Commission — HMV plc and Ottakar’s plc, Competition Commission
Boots/Unichem (2006): RBB Economics advised Unichem on its merger with Boots during the OFT investigation and subsequent appeal to the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal — OFT Case No. ME/2134/05
Dixons Stores Groups (DSG) (2003): RBB Economics advised DSG during the 2003 UK Competition Commission inquiry into the sale of extended warranties — Extended warranties on domestic electrical goods: A report on the supply of extended warranties on domestic electrical goods within the UK (Volumes 1, 2 and 3), Competition Commission