Ian Macswain serves as Executive Vice President at Compass Lexecon, where he leverages his extensive expertise in applied econometrics and antitrust litigation to support clients navigating complex merger and acquisition (M&A) regulatory reviews. With a robust background in industrial organization, Ian specializes in analyzing large...
Ian Macswain serves as Executive Vice President at Compass Lexecon, where he leverages his extensive expertise in applied econometrics and antitrust litigation to support clients navigating complex merger and acquisition (M&A) regulatory reviews. With a robust background in industrial organization, Ian specializes in analyzing large datasets to provide actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making in high-stakes legal environments. His work spans a variety of sectors, including airlines, telecommunications, technology, financial services, healthcare, and hospitality, allowing him to bring a nuanced understanding of industry dynamics to each case.
In his current role, Ian manages significant antitrust litigation cases, where he oversees the production of expert reports and coordinates large-scale data projects that are critical to building compelling arguments. His proficiency in data analysis tools such as Stata and SAS programming enables him to extract meaningful patterns from complex datasets, ultimately supporting clients in demonstrating the economic implications of their cases. Ian's hands-on approach includes providing on-site trial support, where his analytical skills and deep understanding of econometrics come to the forefront, helping legal teams effectively communicate complex economic concepts to judges and juries.
With a commitment to delivering high-quality research and quantitative analytics, Ian is dedicated to helping clients achieve favorable outcomes in their regulatory challenges. His ability to synthesize complex economic theories with practical applications makes him a valuable asset in the field of antitrust and M&A, ensuring that clients are well-prepared to navigate the intricacies of regulatory scrutiny and litigation.
