About us

We bring clarity to the complex

Who we are

As a leading global economic consulting firm, Compass Lexecon provides law firms, corporations, and government clients with critical insight into legal and regulatory proceedings, strategic decisions, and public policy debates.

Full-circle knowledge

Our experience and expertise apply to virtually any question of economics, in any legal or business context, and in any industry.

Critical economic issues – whether in connection with litigation, regulatory review, strategic planning, or other corporate activities – are best understood when subjected to rigorous empirical analysis. Our economic experts develop a thorough understanding of each issue, relate it to economic theory, and support their analysis with solid empirical evidence.

1977

Established

700

Employees

170

PhDs

4

Continents

23

Offices

Our story

Established in 1977, Compass Lexecon has grown to become a globally pre-eminent economic consulting firm.
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Culture & Values

Compass Lexecon’s culture embodies core values of integrity, excellence, and collaboration. Everyone at Compass Lexecon has the opportunity to realize their full potential, collaborating with and learning from the brightest minds in the business. 

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  • What differentiates Compass Lexecon professionals is their emotional courage, which is key to providing the rigorous advice clients need, even if that means challenging settled opinions.

    Jorge Padilla

    Chair of International Board,
    Madrid

  • When easy answers won’t do, we provide solutions to our clients’ most complex litigation challenges.

    Yvette Austin

    Senior Managing Director and Chair of Global Finance Practice,
    New York

  • We have the privilege to work on ground breaking cases with some of the most sophisticated clients and professional counsel teams out there, which creates a constant stream of intellectual challenges and growth opportunities.

    Julian M. Delamer

    Executive Vice President and Member of Compass Lexecon International Executive Committee,
    London

  • We provide world-class expert services to our global and local clients. Our clients trust our expertise and capacity to solve their complex issues.

    Vanessa Yanhua Zhang

    Executive Vice President & Head of Greater China,
    New York

Diversity & Inclusion

Our success as a leading global economic consulting firm requires attracting the best people from every talent pool. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and high-performing culture in which all employees can grow their careers and achieve their full potential.

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Our recent awards

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Award • 29 May 2026

Anja Lambrecht Receives INFORMS 2026 Donald G. Morrison Long-Term Impact Award

We are thrilled to share that Compass Lexecon Senior Consultant Anja Lambrecht has received the 2026 Donald G. Morrison Long-Term Impact Award, presented by The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) for her paper “Algorithmic Bias? An Empirical Study of Apparent Gender-Based Discrimination in the Display of STEM Career Ads,” Management Science.

Award / recognition

  1. Award icon Luís Cabral Receives IOS 2026 Distinguished Service Award
  2. Award icon Compass Lexecon Ranks Among Top 3 Firms for Investor-State Arbitration in GAR 100 Expert Witness Power Index 2026
  3. Award icon Two awards for Compass Lexecon Experts at the 2026 Concurrences Antitrust Writing Awards
  4. Award icon Compass Lexecon Matters win in Four Categories in the 2026 GCR Awards
  5. Award icon Compass Lexecon Named Competition and Antitrust Expert Firm of the Year 2026 at Lexology’s European awards
  6. Award icon Compass Lexecon Recognized as “Elite” Competition Economics Consulting Firm in 2026 GCR 100

We’re looking to work with the brightest minds

Compass Lexecon is internationally recognized as a leading economic and financial consulting firm. We provide law firms, corporations, and government clients with clear analysis of complex issues.

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