Our economists have a deep understanding of key sectors in manufacturing, wholesaling and retail and have been involved in a number of landmark South African abuse of dominance cases in the sector.
Acacia Economics has conducted economic analysis for a number of mergers in the retail sector. Our team has also been involved in abuse of dominance cases in the sector and has provided expert advice in relation to a competition market inquiry. This experience gives us a strong background from which to understand the competition issues which can arise in retail and to provide relevant and robust analysis and advise to our clients.
Our team has also worked on mergers and cartel cases across a range of products and markets. We have significant experience of providing economic analysis of manufacturing and wholesale markets for competition proceedings. Our economists have been involved in a range of abuse of dominance cases in the sector such as the excessive pricing complaint against Mittal, the Nationwide Poles price discrimination case, various complaints against Sasol Chemical Industries, the ANSAC/Botash cartel case and the SAB distribution case. Our team has also worked on cartels in the milling and dairy industries. We have been involved in providing analysis for numerous mergers at the Competition Commission stage.