Law & Economics in Energy Markets At A Glance
Capabilities and Services
Liberalization of European energy markets means energy companies are increasingly turning to their lawyers to help them solve contract disputes, pursue damage claims, defend their interests in regulatory proceedings, or obtain clearance for mergers and acquisitions. In all these cases, lawyers need the expertise of economists who understand how energy markets work, to help them marshal the economic evidence and give reasoned arguments that stand up to scrutiny by energy regulators, competition authorities, and the courts.
Located in London, Brussels, Madrid, and Rome, NERA's European Energy Practice combines economic principles, knowledge of how markets work, and vast industry experience to provide expert economic support to lawyers and their clients. Our economists help to establish the Theory of the Case, anticipate and appraise the arguments offered by the parties, write expert witness statements, and appear as witnesses where needed. At all times, NERA experts provide concise explanations in clear language, avoiding the use of industry jargon and theoretical terms. Our analysis uses published data, clearly specified assumptions, and established economic principles to produce findings that are robust under cross-examination. Our ability to present economic analysis in understandable terms contributes to the successful outcome of a case, both before and during formal proceedings.
