Antitrust Investigations

Antitrust investigations are increasingly complex, data-driven, and high-stakes. Secretariat’s experts comprise forensic accountants, economists, data scientists, and technologists who deliver rigorous analysis, forensic insight, and expert testimony in matters involving mergers, cartel behavior, and alleged collusion. We help clients respond effectively to regulatory scrutiny and uncover the facts that drive sound legal and strategic decisions.

Antitrust investigations are increasingly complex, data-driven, and high-stakes. Clients facing regulatory scrutiny, enforcement actions, or litigation require a coordinated and forensic approach to uncovering facts, assessing risk, and supporting legal strategy. Secretariat provides expert guidance throughout the investigative process, applying deep technical capabilities and cross-disciplinary insight.

We support law firms, corporations, and government agencies in navigating investigations involving proposed mergers, acquisitions, cartel behavior, and alleged anticompetitive conduct. Our professionals offer critical support in both criminal and civil matters, particularly in price-fixing, bid rigging, and collusion cases. We assist white-collar attorneys by preparing detailed reports, tracing communications, identifying pricing strategies, and providing expert testimony backed by empirical analysis.

Our multidisciplinary team includes forensic accountants, data scientists, technologists, and economists. This integrated team approach ensures a comprehensive examination of structured and unstructured data, financial records, and communications across multiple channels. We have been engaged to revamp communication protocols, extract and reconcile complex datasets, and deliver strategic insights that align with legal standards and evidentiary needs.

Common challenges in antitrust investigations include:

  • Heightened regulatory expectations for document production, including ephemeral and off-channel communications
  • Pressure to locate and disclose internal and competitor communications under strict deadlines
  • Allegations of coordinated pricing, market allocation, or other collusive conduct
  • Inconsistent or fragmented data across systems, platforms, and time periods
  • Misalignment between financial transactions and ledger entries due to chargebacks or transfers
  • Demand for reliable damages estimation, trend analysis, or volume of commerce calculations
  • Risk exposure due to incomplete discovery or gaps in document review strategy
  • Need for cross-functional collaboration between legal, economic, and technical experts

Our comprehensive antitrust investigation services include:

  • Economic and forensic support for criminal and civil antitrust investigations
  • Investigative discovery targeting structured and unstructured communications
  • Analysis of pricing strategies, collusion patterns, and party interactions
  • Development of document review strategies and cross-channel event timelines
  • Reconciliation of financial records with top-line figures and general ledger data
  • Application of advanced analytics and programming to identify anomalies and trends
  • Forensic accounting for damages estimation and financial impact analysis
  • Expert testimony in price-fixing, bid-rigging, and monopolization cases
  • Strategic advisory services aligned with legal defense and evidentiary objectives

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Michael Koenig

Managing Director

+1 919 452 3663

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