+8 Commodity PressureHighly bespoke, relationship- and reputation-driven advisory work that is hard to compress into a copyable AI feature.
'Boutique global competition economics consultancy advising firms and courts on mergers, cartels, dominance, litigation and regulatory matters.''Expert witness testimony' and 'written reports' across a case lifecycle.Emphasis on specialist economists and landmark, jurisdiction-specific cases.
+0 Model DependencyNo visible AI or third‑party model dependency — the site presents humans, not models, as the product.
No AI positioning visible on the site.Site focuses on expert human economists and courtroom roles.
-18 Workflow OwnershipDeep ownership of the full case lifecycle — diagnosis, evidence gathering, reports, regulator meetings, and expert testimony.
'We present our analyses in written reports, during meetings with competition authorities, and as expert witnesses in court.'Manages information requests and gathers evidence for robust risk assessments.Flexible dedicated teams scaled per case.
-8 Distribution EmbeddednessStrong embeddedness in legal and regulatory channels via global offices and close work with law firms and authorities.
17 offices worldwide and multi-jurisdiction experience.Works closely with clients and their legal advisors.Multi-lingual teams able to work in 30 languages.
-8 Integration DepthOperationally intertwined with client workflows and regulator processes — not a bolt-on SaaS widget.
Case lifecycle involvement from reports to court testimony.Direct engagement with competition authorities and courts.Dedicated teams that scale per case.
-12 Enterprise TrustCourtroom- and regulator-facing credibility with measurable market impact and a partner-led firm structure signalling procurement durability.
Advises before competition authorities and courts; acts as expert witnesses.'Advised the merging parties on over 40% of EU Phase II mergers in the last 5 years.'Claims 'landmark cases' and 'over 3,000 cases across 120 jurisdictions.'
-12 Switching CostHigh relational and knowledge-based switching cost — case histories, reputational standing and testimony capability create stickiness.
Long case involvement and expert witness roles create institutional memory.Large specialist headcount (over 280) and bespoke teams per engagement.Global footprint across jurisdictions increases friction to switch.
-6 Monetization MaturityEstablished, enterprise-grade consulting economics with strong customer proof, though pricing remains opaque on the site.
'Over 3,000 cases across 120 jurisdictions' and 'over 280 specialist economists.'Claims significant market share in EU Phase II mergers; partner-led firm structure implies traditional consulting monetization.Pricing visibility: hidden.
+4 Category BaselineVertical workflow products start safer than generic assistants.
vertical workflow
-4 Relative PlacementSmall downward tweak — RBB’s courtroom/regulatory workflow, partner‑led reputation, and zero model dependence make it measurably safer than typical app‑layer peers.
Primary product is expert human testimony and bespoke competition economics across the full case lifecycle (reports, meetings, expert witness) — hard to fully automate.High switching costs: long engagements, institutional memory, reputational stakes, and visible market share in EU Phase II mergers.No AI or third‑party model dependency visible on site; product is people‑and‑process driven rather than a model‑wrapped assistant.