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Economic valuation and inference
S&W uses rigorous econometric and quantitative techniques to value businesses, assets and economic losses, and draw robust inferences from empirical evidence. Our independent, evidence-based analysis quantifies economic relationships, tests hypotheses and evaluates real-world outcomes.
We combine advanced statistical modelling with economic theory and sector expertise. Experts translate complex datasets into clear, persuasive insights and analysis defensible under cross-examination and resilient in adversarial settings.
Credible analysis for critical cases
We advise corporates, investors, public bodies and legal teams on complex matters where economic evidence is key. Our independent, analytical support is used in disputes and regulatory proceedings, as well as to support critical commercial decision-making.
S&W experts help with:
- Regulatory submissions
- Litigation and arbitration
- Board-level decision-making across regulated and competitive markets
- Strategic decisions, including valuation modelling, causal analysis and forecasting
From establishing counterfactuals and quantifying damages to assessing regulatory interventions and optimising pricing strategies, our work is technically robust, transparent and designed to withstand scrutiny from regulators, courts, boards and investors.
S&W economic experts also support disputes and investigations involving artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. We advise on issues relating to algorithmic pricing, data access and foreclosure, model performance and bias, market power in digital ecosystems, and the quantification of economic harm. We combine econometric analysis with a detailed understanding of digital market dynamics.
Bringing more than technical sophistication, our experts deliver the clarity, proportionality and judgement that high-stakes situations demand.
Our economic valuation and inference support
We prepare expert reports and rebuttals, develop regulatory submissions, respond to detailed information requests and construct defensible counterfactual frameworks in competition and commercial disputes.
Causal inference and counterfactual analysis
Our expertise is critical to competition litigation, regulatory appeals and impact assessments. We use difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, synthetic control and other methods to determine if outcomes are attributable to specific events, conduct or interventions.
Econometric modelling
Our structural and reduced-form econometric models estimate causal relationships and quantify market dynamics. Panel data analysis, time series modelling, cross-sectional estimation, discrete choice modelling and structural demand estimations underpin regulatory reviews, competition investigations, damages claims and strategic advisory work.
Forecasting
S&W’s forecasts of demand, revenue, cost and market evolution use integrated statistical and economic techniques. We also incorporate scenario design, stress testing and sensitivity analysis to reflect uncertainty and risk. Our work supports price control submissions, investment appraisals, transaction due diligence and long-term business planning.
Valuation modelling
We advise in disputes, regulatory proceedings, transactions and strategic restructurings. Our experts construct economic valuation frameworks to assess businesses, assets and income streams. The work includes discounted cash flow analysis, market-based valuation methods and scenario-based asset appraisals.
Damages quantification
Our experts quantify economic loss arising from competition law infringements, contractual disputes, regulatory decisions and commercial claims. Our analysis integrates econometric modelling, counterfactual construction and financial valuation techniques to produce clear, defensible expert evidence.
Price optimisation
Quantitative modelling and behavioural economic insights can inform pricing strategy and revenue optimisation. This includes elasticity estimation, demand modelling, diversion analysis and scenario testing to support tariff design, dynamic pricing and commercial strategies.
Policy and regulatory evaluation
We design and deliver ex-ante and ex-post evaluations of policies and regulatory interventions. Our work incorporates theory-of-change frameworks, performance assessment and outcome measurement to support accountability, regulatory review and strategic refinement.
Scenario modelling and risk analysis
We develop structured scenario frameworks to assess downside exposure, uncertainty and strategic trade-offs. Our analysis informs board deliberations, regulatory engagement and capital allocation decisions.
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