Kroll bolsters Economics practice with acquisition of ABC economics

Global consulting firm Kroll has boosted its Economics practice in continental Europe through the acquisition of ABC economics, an economics and competition advisory firm headquartered in Berlin.

Established in 2020, ABC economics supports clients seeking expert economic and econometric advice in competition or regulatory matters, whether in the context of (international) arbitration or litigation cases or in front of competition authorities or regulatory bodies. The firm advises law firms, corporations and financial institutions across Germany and Europe.

The firm’s has built a track record in areas such as damage quantification, national and EU-wide mergers and acquisitions, abuse of dominance cases, market definition, cartels and horizontal agreements, vertical agreements, state aid, intellectual property, international trade and commercial disputes including arbitrations and securities litigation.

“ABC economics was built with a clear philosophy: rigorous economic thinking, scientific knowledge, intellectual honesty and a focus on substance,” said Frank Maier Rigaud, Founder of ABC economics. “Joining Kroll allows us to take that approach further – working within a global advisory platform that values technical excellence, deep domain expertise and enables us to tackle a broader range of economic questions where we can make a difference.”

Headquartered in the US, Kroll has more than 6,500 professionals worldwide. The firm supports its clients on a wide range of management and financial topics, with the firm notably investing in its economics capabilities. Earlier this year, Kroll launched its Economics Advisory practice with teams in London, Delhi, Dubai and Sydney.

“Economic analysis is playing a central role in today’s most complex litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters,” said Michael Dolan, President of Financial Advisory at Kroll. “ABC economics brings exceptional intellectual depth, independence and credibility. Together, we are significantly enhancing our ability to help clients navigate high stakes matters where economics is decisive.”

Michael Weaver, Managing Director at Kroll, added: “This acquisition comes as legal and regulatory markets undergo structural change. Competition and regulatory scrutiny are intensifying globally, while litigation and arbitration increasingly embrace sophisticated economic reasoning rather than purely accounting-based analysis.”