Dirk van Leeuwen

Education

BA in economics, Brown University

Experience

Dirk van Leeuwen is an economist who specializes in competition issues of regulated industries, with a particular focus on telecommunications, internet, and media. He advises clients on economic damages assessments, class certifications, relevant product and geographic markets, market structure and performance, the impact of mergers and acquisitions, vertical and horizontal arrangements, pricing practices, and regulatory and competition issues.

Mr. van Leeuwen has experience with matters across the telecommunications (e.g., fixed and mobile wireless broadband, wholesale agreements, wireless network rollout, and spectrum allocation), internet (e.g., privacy regulation and the economic benefits of the Internet), and high tech (e.g., smartphones, satellites, and drones) sectors. He has provided impact and damages studies in connection with antitrust, contract, and other litigation for firms specializing in telecommunications services and equipment, satellite and internet service providers, and manufacturers of consumer electronics products.

Mr. van Leeuwen also works on international arbitrations involving state and corporate disputes. He applies deep experience and industry knowledge to support intellectually rigorous and fact-based testimony. His research and analysis are often used in reports and testimonies in adversarial settings and in industry reports for advocacy purposes.