ECONOMIC ADVISORY
Where regulation meets the real world
Markets are increasingly defined by rapid technological shifts, evolving regulatory frameworks, and intense antitrust scrutiny. Moving forward with confidence requires robust economic advice.
We combine the structural rigour of a major global consultancy with the agility, focus, and senior-level responsiveness of a specialist boutique.
Whether you are building an evidence-based case for major investment, responding to complex regulatory policy shifts, or evaluating the competitive dynamics of a new market, we transform complex questions into actionable advice.
Three core disciplines.
One integrated practice.
WHAT WE DO
Cost-Benefit & Impact Assessment
Infrastructure spending and public investment require a clear, evidence-based business case built to withstand scrutiny from public bodies. We produce Green Book and Magenta Book compliant assessments that quantify long-term public and private costs and benefits.
Regulatory Analysis
Navigating price controls, market design changes, and compliance structures requires a deep understanding of regulatory intent. We guide corporate clients through changing regulatory landscapes and formulating robust responses to regulatory consultations.
Competition Economics
We deliver economic analysis to assist companies and legal counsel through antitrust investigations, merger control assessments, and market inquiries. Our work focuses on defining market boundaries, evaluating competitive constraints, and assessing theories of harm with empirical rigour.
Deep sector experience.
Specialist knowledge across the regulated economy's most technically demanding sub-sectors.
- Fixed/mobile infrastructure
- Spectrum valuation
- Investment cases
- Economic benefits assessment
- Digital platform economics
- Algorithmic markets
- Regulatory price reviews
- Investment business cases
- Efficiency benchmarking for regulated and publicly owned operators
- Policy and economic impact assessments/evaluations
- Government advisory
- Economic appraisal for major housing and infrastructure schemes
- Evidence to support investment decisions
OUR TEAM
Experienced economic, strategic and advocacy practitioners.
Daniel founded Forth Advisory after nearly two decades working at the heart of UK economic regulation, including Ofcom, the Competition and Markets Authority, the Department for Business, the Ministry of Justice, and most recently at Deloitte's Economic Advisory practice. He specialises in cost-benefit analysis, competition economics, and regulatory strategy.
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Chris brings over a decade of strategic consulting experience, including senior roles at Roland Berger. He combines a strong policy and organisational strategy background with specialist expertise in econometrics and data analytics, helping clients build rigorous, evidence-based insight from complex datasets.
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Barrie is a senior figure in public affairs, corporate communications, and political risk management. He advises Forth Advisory's clients on stakeholder engagement, translating complex regulatory positions into compelling narratives for media, government, and industry audiences.
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Forth Advisory Ltd
Third Floor, 3 Hill Street
New Town, Edinburgh
EH2 3JP