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Competition Economics
We have extensive experience in all aspects of the Competition Act.
We base our advice on
- Rigorous economic analysis, using both quantitative and conceptual approaches
- A thorough understanding of the Competition Act, case precedent and the underlying rationale of the regulation
- A keen appreciation of international practice
- Insights into the SA economy and industry dynamics
Specific services include
- Expert economic assistance in the filings of mergers with the Competition Commission. Some recent clients for whom we have acted successfully include: Yorkcor/GFP, Wheelabrator/Thor, ATC/Aberdare Lafarge/Kulu and Afrox/Reco.
- Expert economic reports and testimonies regarding merger transactions which require approval from the Competition Tribunal. Some recent merger transactions where we have provided expert analysis include Sasol/Engen, Naspers/M-Net, Massmart/Moresport, ATC/Aberdare, Afrox/Reco, Telkom/BCX, Primemedia/Kaya FM, Medicross/Primecure, Mediclinic/Afrox and Harmony/Goldfields.
- Expert economic reports and testimonies for investigation by the competition authorities into possible anti-competitive behaviour. Some of these alleged practices include price discrimination, exclusionary behaviour, price fixing, market division and retail price maintenance.
- Confidential advice and opinion to companies regarding their compliance with the Competition Act and risks faced as a consequence of possible anti-competitive behaviour. We have provided such advice in the context of dominance assessment, market definition, exclusionary practices, excessive pricing and price discrimination
Contact
For more information please contact
Head: Competition and Regulatory Economics Practice - James Hodge
011 994 7050 or jamesh@genesis-analytics.com
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