The Brattle Group
The Brattle Group is a global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial, and regulatory services, with a strong presence in areas such as antitrust, electricity markets, and financial institutions.
Services
The Brattle Group provides economic, financial, and regulatory consulting services on a global scale. Their expertise covers a wide array of areas, including antitrust and competition, electricity markets, and financial institutions. They engage with complex economic, regulatory, and financial questions for a diverse set of clients. These clients include corporations, law firms, and governments worldwide. The Brattle Group offers advisory services in commercial disputes, litigation, and corporate and regulatory investigations. Their expert services span across financial reporting and disclosures, forensic accounting, M&A transactions, and auditing.
Areas of Expertise
The Brattle Group's expertise includes antitrust and competition, electricity markets, and financial institutions. Their team consists of professionals such as certified public accountants (CPAs), certified fraud examiners (CFEs), and financial economists. They provide economic and financial expert testimony on commercial damages, ratemaking and regulation, antitrust, bankruptcy, tax, and royalties. Their regulatory work often involves analyzing the reasonableness of rates charged by regulated entities and assessing the competitiveness of industry markets.
Global Presence
The Brattle Group has expanded its reach over the years, including a significant expansion in Europe with the opening of a new office in Paris as of September 2022. This expansion demonstrates their commitment to providing localized expertise while maintaining their global consulting capabilities.
Recognition and Publications
The Brattle Group is recognized for the high quality of their analytical work. An article authored by Brattle was awarded the 2024 Antitrust Writing Award by Concurrences. Additionally, Brattle-authored articles were cited in the 2024 Economic Report of the President, highlighting the impact and credibility of their research and analyses.
Clientele
The Brattle Group's clients include law firms, Fortune 500 corporations, Big Four accounting firms, and U.S. government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). They are entrusted with engagements in commercial litigation matters related to contract disputes, failed business transactions, fraudulent disclosure, market manipulation, and trade and treaty disputes.