Benoit d’Udekem and Eliana Garcés, two leading economists, founded ALP Economics. Their complementary expertise spans competition policy, regulatory reforms, and high-stakes disputes across Europe, the US, and internationally.

Their experience extends beyond academia; both founders have held senior positions at some of the world’s largest economic consultancies, leading companies, and regulatory bodies. This pedigree provides a deep understanding of the expectations of competition authorities, regulators, tribunals, and courts. At the same time, our boutique size enables us to tailor teams, move quickly, and avoid the inefficiencies that often come with larger firms. Through our collaborative network of like-minded partners, we can scale when needed while preserving senior-level attention on every case—delivering ‘big firm’ quality with the responsiveness and focus of a trusted boutique.

At ALP, seasoned experts work directly on your case—we don’t delegate critical analysis to junior team members. Each engagement has a senior partner leading it from start to finish, ensuring you benefit from strategic judgement and effective communication throughout the project.

Our firm operates across the EU and the UK, with reach into cross-border and international disputes. We work closely with a trusted network of consultants, academic affiliates, and boutique partners to tailor the right team for each engagement—providing specialised expertise precisely when needed.