Compass Lexecon
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Economic consulting |
| Predecessor | Competition Policy Associates (COMPASS), Lexecon |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Fate | Acquired by FTI Consulting, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois , United States |
Area served | Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia |
Key people | Daniel Fischel (Chairman and President), Jonathan Orszag (Senior Managing Director) |
| Products | Economic evaluations related to competition law and antitrust, legal and regulatory support, strategic planning, public policy development |
| Owner | FTI Consulting, Inc. |
| Parent | FTI Consulting, Inc. |
Compass Lexecon is an international economic consulting organization established in 1977, with its main office located in Chicago, Illinois. The company focuses on economic evaluations pertaining to competition law and antitrust issues, supporting legal and regulatory matters, strategic planning, and public policy development. It functions as a fully owned subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc..
The firm is led by Chairman and President Daniel Fischel, while Jonathan Orszag holds the position of senior managing director. Compass Lexecon operates from 23 offices distributed throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
History
In January 2008, Compass Lexecon LLC was formed through the combination of Competition Policy Associates (COMPASS), which began in 2003, and Lexecon, founded in 1977.
The company broadened its expertise in May 2013 by acquiring Princeton Economics Group, thereby strengthening its proficiency in economic research, data analytics, and expert witness services for corporations and legal entities.
Practice areas
Compass Lexecon provides consulting expertise across several domains:
- Antitrust & Competition
- Auctions
- Damages
- Derivatives & Structured Finance
- ERISA Litigation
- Energy and Healthcare sectors
- Intellectual Property
- International Arbitration
- Regulatory Investigations
- Securities & Financial Markets
- Telecommunications, Transportation
- Valuation & Financial Analysis