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
