NERA

NERA’s team, led by Grant Saggers and George Anstey, with support from Leen Dickx, Maximilian Czernin, Rafael Sambeat, Federico Sciacca, and Hamza Shoaib, assisted the merging parties in Macquarie Asset Management’s acquisition of Last Mile Infrastructure, the first case reviewed under the UK’s Energy Network Special Merger Regime. By addressing horizontal competition issues and demonstrating the parties were not close competitors, we supported the CMA’s unconditional clearance of the transaction. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YSigQG

We are a proud sponsor of Utility Week Forum 2024. The event brings together industry leaders from energy and water to share views, network, and learn with ministers and regulators and shape the new policy environment. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NVr95v

We were proud to sponsor the Informa Connect Tax Controversy Leaders conference in London. Emmanuel Llinares moderated the “Managing Transfer Pricing Controversy and Disputes” panel, which featured Amanda Pletz, BNP Paribas Transfer Pricing Specialist Andréa M. Leho, Cantor Fitzgerald Transfer Pricing Senior Manager Todor Dundas-Todorov, and HM Revenue & Customs Transfer Pricing Team Leader Dominic Vines. The panel explored the latest thinking on managing transfer pricing controversy risk, including the latest case law and how issues surrounding economic substance continue to underpin key court decisions. https://bit.ly/3YUWzzx

On 21 November, Dominik Huebler will speak in a workshop titled “Data Access in Regulated Industries: The Implications of the Data Act and Its Companions in the Energy and Transport Sector” hosted by NERA and the German Institute for Energy and Regulatory Law (EnReg). Mr. Huebler will explore economic aspects of valuing data according to the Data Act and other regulations. Register here: https://bit.ly/3UkaJr2

Un nouvel auteur de l’Encyclopédie Doctrine se confie face caméra. La documentation de référence en matière de fiscalité internationale, soit 6 000 pages rédigées par plus de 60 auteurs renommés. Aujourd’hui, on vous propose de découvrir la contribution de Jacques Potin : Méthodes des prix de transfert. “C’est un travail commun entre 3 économistes de chez NERA et 1 juriste, maître des requêtes au Conseil d’Etat […] pour éclairer ces concepts” Ancien enseignant en économie à l'ESSEC Business School, Jacques Potin est aujourd’hui consultant senior et principal chez NERA où il est reconnu pour son expertise dans les domaines des prix de transfert et de l'évaluation d'actifs incorporels. Fiscaliste et économiste de renom, il rédige régulièrement des publications dans des revues spécialisées en droit fiscal. Comme Daniel Gutmann, Emmanuel Llinares ou encore Philippe Derouin, il a choisi d’écrire pour l’Encyclopédie Doctrine. Quelle problématique a-t-il traitée ? Qu’a-t-il fait de différent par rapport à la documentation existante ? Ses réponses en vidéo 👇

We were proud to enter two teams at the second annual Economics All-Stars Cup on Saturday, 28 September. Twenty-four teams played in the football tournament, with NERA earning a bronze medal! Many thanks to James Thomas and David Sookias for organizing a fantastic event that raised £3665 for various charities including Pro Bono Economics, Macmillan Cancer Support, Shelter, and Trussell.

On 14 November, NERA and the European University Institute Centre for a Digital Society will co-host “Effective Remedies: EU Competition Law v. Sector Regulation of Digital Platforms.” Seminar Co-Chair Nicola Tosini will participate in a discussion on the implementation and effectiveness of antitrust remedies under Regulation 1/2003, and David Matthew will speak during “Remedies in Private Enforcement of Sector Regulation of Digital Platforms: DMA v. Sec. 19(a) GWB.” Register here: https://bit.ly/3UctYCU

We are once again proud to be part of the Global Competition Review Live: Women in Antitrust Conference taking place on 12 November 2024. Lauren Stiroh, Ph.D. joins as a member of the conference Steering Committee. Emily Walden, Ph.D. will speak on the panel “Cartels: Can Software Programs Be a Hub for Collusion?” examining whether software programs and pricing algorithms can enable illegal price coordination and how these technologies affect competition law. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hk0pcE

On 6 November, Emmanuel Llinares will moderate the panel “Managing Transfer Pricing Controversy and Disputes” at the Informa Connect Tax Controversy Leaders conference. During the panel, Amanda Pletz, BNP Paribas Transfer Pricing Specialist Andréa M. Leho, Cantor Fitzgerald Transfer Pricing Senior Manager Todor Dundas-Todorov, and HM Revenue & Customs Transfer Pricing Team Leader Dominic Vines will discuss how transfer pricing disputes continue to be at the forefront of the international tax controversy landscape. Register here: https://bit.ly/4hB0ZTa

On 13 November, we will host a recruitment presentation for students studying economics and interested in a career in economic consulting. Join us for an engaging conversation with Daniel Hanson, James Thomas, Yasmine Frizlen and Siying Wu. To register, please email nerarecruitment@nera.com and attach your CV.