Randy Chugh, PhD

Randy Chugh is a Principal in the Antitrust Practice at Bates White. He has extensive experience as an antitrust economist and has provided empirical and theoretical analysis to a wide range of industries, including chemicals, telecommunications, airlines, paper, forest products, healthcare, and beer. Dr. Chugh works closely with government agencies and leading law firms in consulting and risk assessment roles as well as litigation support roles, including as an expert witness.

Before joining Bates White, Dr. Chugh was an Economist with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, where he was recognized for his contributions to economic analysis and litigation support. Dr. Chugh received his PhD in Economics from the University of Maryland, where he won multiple teaching awards for game theory and health economics.

PhD, Economics, University of Maryland, College Park

MS, Mechanical Engineering, SUNY at Buffalo

BA, Mechanical Engineering, SUNY at Buffalo

• In State of Colorado ex rel. v. The Kroger Co. et al. and State of Washington v. The Kroger Co. et al. supported the expert on behalf of plaintiffs in their efforts to block Kroger Co.’s proposed merger with Albertsons.
• In Cedar AI, Inc. v. Railcar Management, LLC, GE Transportation, Wabtec Corporation, supported the testifying expert for liability and damages on behalf of the plaintiff, regarding antitrust counterclaims to intellectual property litigation alleging monopolization and exclusionary conduct in transportation management systems for short line railroads. 
• Supported the testifying expert for liability and damages in Genus Medical Technologies, LLC v. Bracco Diagnostics, Inc., et al. regarding claims of monopolization and exclusionary conduct in the markets for pharmaceuticals used in medical diagnostics. 
• Assisted the expert on behalf of Spotify in the Phonorecords IV rate determination proceeding before the Copyright Royalty Board. 
• Led the Bates White team in the merger of Evonik and PeroxyChem, two North American manufacturers of hydrogen peroxide, on behalf of the merging parties.
• Co-led the Bates White team supporting the Department of Justice in T-Mobile’s acquisition of Sprint. Worked closely with DOJ team to develop merger simulation model and coordinated effects models.