02 Jul 2025
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We contribute substantial value for our clients by providing tailor-made advice built on thorough economic analyses. We deliver robust results and a clear exposition.
E.CA Economics is a renowned European economics consultancy that builds its case-related advice in the fields of competition policy and regulation on thorough research. As a partner of ESMT Berlin, the highest-ranked business school in Germany and Top 10 in Europe, E.CA can draw on the latest economic research.
We contribute substantial value for our clients by providing tailor-made advice built on robust economic analyses. We deliver accurate results and a clear exposition.
With our international team of over 45 professional economists, ten of whom have been nominated by Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal Competition) as outstanding experts, we cover projects in more than 15 European countries and beyond. On transatlantic cases, we work jointly with our US partner firm, Bates White LLC.
E.CA Economics has been named in Global Competition Review’s annual ranking of the top 21 competition economics groups since 2008. Moreover, we have been listed as the most recommended consulting firm in Germany by the leading German Law journal JUVE.
Data security is a priority at E.CA Economics. We received the Cyber Essential Certificate, which accredits our company with being cyber-secure. Additionally, we offer our clients safe data rooms via a leading provider with servers in Germany; we work with encrypted and certified emails and comply with the most recent data protection laws.
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“Nowadays, rigorous empirical and analytical work – developing a sound conceptual framework, identifying strategies, plain visualisation and robust econometrics – are key factors of success. Being part of a team which excels at all of those dimensions is exciting.”
Hans W. Friederiszick, Director
“E.CA is an economic powerhouse: we produce solid and convincing analysis within demanding time frames. I am proud that we have positioned E.CA Economics in the high-quality segment for economic consulting – this reputation gives our work extra weight.”
Rainer Nitsche, Director
“If you are interested in applying rigorous economic analysis to competition questions, E.CA Economics is the place to be. I got involved in challenging and exciting cases from the beginning. By now I have provided economic advice in all fields of competition law.”
Linda Gratz, Director
“Economists at E.CA combine scientific rigour with a drive to work on relevant problems and find practical solutions. This makes E.CA a great place to work and adds real value for our clients.”
Rafael Aigner, Associate Principal
“Being an economist, it’s hard to think of a better place to work than at E.CA as both economic theory and econometric techniques form the core of our work. Furthermore, you will become part of a talented and warm team, where each contribution is valued!”
Brecht Boone, Associate Principal
“E.CA is a great place to develop your skills. You will be challenged by projects in all areas of competition economics across all industries and you will learn from the best experts in this field.”
Elżbieta Głowicka, Director
