Compass Lexecon

Compass Lexecon

Economic consulting for law and policy

Overview

Compass Lexecon provides economic analysis for law firms, corporations, and government clients to understand complex issues in litigation, regulatory reviews, strategic decisions, and public policy debates. It applies economic theory to data and presents empirical evidence to support arguments in court, before regulators, or in corporate decision-making. The firm stands out through broad expertise in economics and finance, extensive courtroom and regulatory experience, and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear findings. Formed in 2008 from COMPASS and Lexecon, Compass Lexecon has a strong reputation as a top antitrust economics firm with the goal of helping clients understand economic issues and make informed decisions through solid empirical analysis.

About Compass Lexecon

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Why Compass Lexecon is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Financial Services

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1977

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Digital economy disputes are growing, creating more demand for Compass Lexecon’s platform expertise.
  • European office expansion in Rome and Lisbon broadens access to cross-border competition mandates.
  • Leadership focus under Mary Coleman strengthens execution on merger reviews and investigations.

What critics are saying

  • FTI subsidiary conflicts complicate mandates against Amazon, Meta, and other major platform defendants.
  • Competitors NERA, Brattle, and Oxera already dominate specialized antitrust and digital markets work.
  • Heavy reliance on antitrust exposes revenue to slower deal flow and reduced merger litigation.

What makes Compass Lexecon unique

  • Compass Lexecon combines antitrust economists with valuation and securities experts under FTI Consulting.
  • Recent hires Anja Lambrecht and Alexander White deepen digital-platform and ad-tech expertise.
  • The firm’s academic affiliate model attracts marquee scholars like Ori Heffetz and Matthew Notowidigdo.

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Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional Development Budget

Comprehensive training programs

Company News

Compass Lexecon
May 19th, 2025
IO and Platform Economics Expert Alexander White Joins Compass Lexecon

Compass Lexecon is delighted to announce that platform economics expert Alexander White has joined Compass Lexecon as a Senior Vice President in its Boston office.

Stock Titan
Apr 8th, 2025
Competition and Digital Platforms Expert Economist Professor Julian Wright Affiliates with Compass Lexecon

Professor Wright, an expert in digital platforms economics, joins Compass Lexecon's global team of over 700 employees.

Compass Lexecon
Apr 4th, 2025
Compass Lexecon Recognized in 2025 GCR Awards

Compass Lexecon recognized in 2025 GCR Awards.

PYMNTS
Mar 4th, 2025
American Airlines Appeals to SCOTUS Over Blocked JetBlue Alliance

Compass Lexecon has announced the appointment of Dr. Mary T. Coleman as the new Head of its US Antitrust Practice.

Global Competition Review
Feb 28th, 2025
Free press: The Briefing for 28 February 2025

Also in The Briefing, Compass Lexecon opens a new office in Rome and the European Commission consults on its motor vehicle block exemption.

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