
Christopher Pickard
Director
- christopher.pickard@economic-insight.com
- +44 20 7100 3746
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Chris is Director of Economic Insight and leads our energy practice. He provides candid, evidence-based advice grounded in deep expertise and analytical rigour.
Chris brings 15 years’ experience as an economist across consulting and the Financial Conduct Authority. He specialises in economic regulation and financial economics, and regularly advises on policy design and impact assessment. Clients value his strategic judgement and his ability to communicate complex ideas in clear, accessible language.
Over his career, Chris has helped organisations navigate engagement with sector regulators, the Competition and Markets Authority, and the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
Areas of expertise
Competition law litigation
Economic regulation
Financial economics
Impact assessment
Regulatory and policy design
KEY EXPERIENCES
RIIO-3 price controls for electricity and gas networks
CMA redetermination of NATS RP3 price control
Royal Mail and BT – Trucks cartel follow-on damages
Education

