Dr. Luke Wainscoat Joins The Brattle Group as Principal Economist

The Brattle Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Luke Wainscoat as a Principal in its Sydney office, enhancing its Antitrust & Competition practice. With two decades of experience in the field, Dr. Wainscoat will advise clients on intricate competition, regulatory, and damages issues across Australia and New Zealand.

Recognized by Lexology Index as one of Australia’s leading competition economists, Dr. Wainscoat’s expertise spans various domains, including merger clearance processes, cartel investigations, anticompetitive agreements, and the misuse of market power. His extensive experience includes serving as an economic expert in significant legal matters, such as the Apple v. Epic case.

Strengthening Regional Capabilities

In welcoming Dr. Wainscoat, Torben Voetmann, President and Principal at Brattle, stated, “Luke is an outstanding addition to Brattle’s expanding Sydney office and global antitrust team. His extensive experience in competition and regulatory matters across Australia and New Zealand enhances our regional capabilities.”

Dr. Wainscoat’s background encompasses a diverse range of industries, including digital platforms, online marketplaces, advertising, banking, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. He has also provided expert testimony on economic regulations in sectors such as electricity, gas, telecommunications, and rail.

Expressing his enthusiasm about joining the firm, Dr. Wainscoat remarked, “I am thrilled to join Brattle at an exciting time for the firm and for competition policy in Australia. With the new merger regime in place, and the continuing growth in private antitrust matters, I look forward to providing clients with clear and focused advice for informing high-stakes decisions on competition matters.”

Experience and Background

Before joining The Brattle Group, Dr. Wainscoat spent fourteen years as an economist in various consultancies in Sydney. His early career included a position at the United Kingdom’s Office of Fair Trading, which provided him with a solid foundation in competition policy and regulatory matters.

The Brattle Group is known for addressing complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments worldwide. The firm employs over 500 professionals across four continents, combining insights from industry experts and leading academics.

For further information about Dr. Wainscoat, including his full biography, visit brattle.com.