We’re thrilled to share that Econic Partners won six team matter awards at Global Competition Review‘s 2026 Awards, and Founding Partner Jon Orszag was named Economist of the Year!

Winning matters include:

Merger Control Matter of the Year – Americas: UnitedHealth Group/Amedisys

Merger Control Matter of the Year – Europe: American Express Global Business Travel Group/CWT Holdings

Merger Control Matter of the Year – Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa: Synopsys/Ansys

Litigation of the Year – Cartel Defence: Rail Freight Fuel Surcharge Antitrust Litigation

Litigation of the Year – Non-Cartel Prosecution: Avadel Pharmaceuticals v Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Matter of the Year: Pfizer/Metsera

Economist of the Year: Jon Orszag

Congratulations to our global team!

View all the 2026 GCR Awards here