Administrative Law
Economics and evidence for regulated industries
Economics for Regulated Industries
Aperture brings economic and technical expertise to proceedings before the agencies that regulate network industries. Our economists work across telecommunications, utilities, and energy, and have testified before regulatory commissions in all fifty states and Puerto Rico, the FCC, and federal and state courts, for utility and telecommunications companies, government agencies, and law firms.
Regulatory & Administrative Proceedings
Rate cases, cost-of-service and rate design, interconnection and intercarrier compensation, tariffs, and regulatory compliance before public utility commissions and the FCC.
Economic & Financial Analysis
Forensic economics and econometric analysis for regulated and competitive markets. Includes cost modeling, pricing analysis, business case, revenue modeling, and state tax apportionment.
Litigation & Expert Testimony
Expert reports and testimony before agencies, arbitration panels, and courts. Includes case and discovery management, damages analysis, and witness and technical training.
Network Industries & Technology
Wireline and wireless telecommunications, utilities and energy, billing reconciliation and revenue assurance, and policy analysis for government and commercial clients.
Related practices: See Economic Consulting for commercial, IP, and construction damages.
Capabilities
- Communications and telecommunications
- Media
- Energy and utilities
- Maritime transportation
- Cost-of-service studies
- Valuation of shared-use facilities
- Damages calculations
- Expert witness services
- Witness training and preparation
- Case management
- Revenue allocation and cost-of-performance
- Telecommunications taxes, fees, and surcharges (federal, state, and local)
- Billing assurance
- Due diligence and advisory for asset sales, mergers, and bankruptcies
- Financial and management audits
- Inter-provider relations
- Government policy and regulation
- Communications technologies
- Jurisdictional cost-of-service analysis and rate design
- Cost allocation manual development
Key Experts
Frequently Asked Questions
An expert may be needed when an agency proceeding turns on specialized economic, financial, technical, or industry evidence rather than legal interpretation alone. Aperture supports regulated network industries, including telecommunications, utilities, and energy. Its experts address rate cases, cost-of-service, rate design, tariffs, interconnection, billing, revenue assurance, regulatory compliance, and related disputes before commissions, arbitration panels, and courts.
Yes. Aperture’s administrative law and economic consulting experts analyze cost of service, rate design, jurisdictional allocation, shared-use facilities, pricing, revenue models, and related financial assumptions. The expert can evaluate the methodology, data, and allocation choices used in a filing or opposing analysis, then explain whether the resulting rates and conclusions are supported. The precise scope depends on the governing regulatory framework and the issues identified in the proceeding.
A qualified expert may support the matter from early analysis through testimony when the assignments fall within that expert’s experience and the applicable rules. Aperture’s work includes case and discovery management, economic and damages analysis, expert reports, and testimony before agencies, arbitration panels, and courts. Counsel should define the role early so consulting work, testifying work, deadlines, and discoverability are managed appropriately.
The relevant record may include tariffs, contracts, interconnection agreements, billing and reconciliation data, cost studies, allocation manuals, revenue models, regulatory filings, audit materials, technical network information, and prior agency orders. The expert should first identify the disputed economic or technical question, then narrow the collection to the data needed to test it. This helps avoid an unfocused production while preserving the materials necessary for a defensible analysis.
Yes. Aperture’s experts can assist with witness training and preparation among other administrative law capabilities. Preparation can help a technical or business witness explain complex industry concepts clearly, remain within the factual record, and understand how the expert analysis connects to the issues in the proceeding. The goal is not to script testimony, but to improve clarity, consistency, and readiness for examination while preserving the witness’s independent knowledge and responsibilities.