Arthur Corea-Smith provides economic and statistical analysis in complex commercial litigation and regulatory investigations, with a focus on antitrust and competition matters. Dr. Corea-Smith works with attorneys in all phases of the litigation process and supports experts through discovery and trial. His industry experience includes agriculture, airlines, athletics, banking, pharmaceuticals, steel, technology, telecommunications, and transportation.
Antitrust and competition
On behalf of government agencies and private parties, Dr. Corea-Smith analyzes class certification, liability, and damages in antitrust and competition matters. His work includes:
- Analyzing alleged exclusionary behavior in digital markets
- Evaluating monopsony quantity-suppression and price-fixing allegations in agricultural products
- Evaluating allegations of predatory pricing and monopolization in transportation markets
Mergers
Dr. Corea-Smith analyzes market definition, competitive effects, and potential mitigating factors associated with proposed mergers. Representative experience includes:
- Confidential pre-announcement analysis of litigation risk on behalf of merging parties
- Review of competitive effects, agency engagement, and second request support in the Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines Merger
- Analysis of competitive effects and litigation support in the T-Mobile/Sprint merger
Labor
Dr. Corea-Smith evaluates allegations of antitrust violations and discrimination in labor markets. His work includes:
- Analyzing alleged monopsony wage suppression in labor markets
- Assessing alleged gender discrimination in pay and promotions at a large employer
- Supporting counsel through settlement negotiations