Arthur Corea-Smith focuses on antitrust and competition matters and mergers, providing economic and statistical analysis in complex commercial litigation and regulatory investigations. Dr. Corea-Smith works with attorneys in all phases of the litigation process and supports experts through discovery and trial. His experience spans many industries, including agriculture, airlines, athletics, banking, digital platforms, pharmaceuticals, steel, technology, telecommunications, ticketing, and transportation, as well as trade matters.
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 monopolization and exclusionary conduct
- Evaluating price-fixing and quantity-suppression allegations, including in In re Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation
- Analyzing the claims relating to passthrough of antitrust injury to indirect classes
- Evaluating allegations of predatory pricing
Mergers
Dr. Corea-Smith analyzes market definition, competitive effects, and potential mitigating factors associated with proposed mergers and joint ventures. Representative experience includes:
- Conducting confidential pre-announcement analysis of litigation risk on behalf of merging parties
- Reviewing competitive effects, back office and front office agency engagement, and second request support in mergers and joint ventures, including the Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines Merger
- Analyzing competitive effects and providing 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