Oxera Consulting LLP is a leading economics and finance consultancy operating internationally, with its principal office in Oxford, UK, and branches across several European cities, including Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Paris. Established in 1982, Oxera advises policymakers, regulators, companies, and law firms on complex economic issues central to competition, regulation, finance, and public policy within the European Union and beyond.
The firm’s reputation is rooted in analytical excellence, robust evidence-based research, independence, and transparency. Oxera plays a key role in policy formulation, regulatory impact analysis, and competition law matters, supporting the EU institutions and private sector clients on matters such as merger control, state aid, antitrust, and market regulation. As an accredited registrant in the EU Transparency Register since January 2025, Oxera undertakes activities to inform and influence EU regulation in objective and transparent ways as required by the Register.
Oxera’s engagements typically include presenting economic analysis to EU policymakers, publishing independent research on policy issues, and participating in relevant industry and academic events. The firm has been commissioned for high-profile projects, including major reports for the European Commission, and is represented in academic and professional circles through its Oxera Economics Council, a body of renowned economists and industry experts that meets biannually with EU policymakers.
The consultancy is entrenched in the decision-making ecosystem of the EU, supporting initiatives, shaping policies, and continually engaging with academic, corporate, and regulatory networks. Its emphasis on the integrity and quality of its research, as well as its direct and evidence-driven interactions with authorities, positions Oxera as a significant player in the landscape of EU economic policy and regulation
