Charles River Associates is a global consulting firm, founded in 1965, providing economic, financial and strategic expertise to law firms, corporations, accounting firms and governments on litigation, regulatory and business strategy matters.
Charles River Associates (CRA) is a global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and strategic expertise to law firms, corporations, accounting firms, and governments. Founded in 1965, the firm has advised on complex, high-stakes matters for more than 55 years, with offices in North America, Europe and Australia, and its headquarters in Boston.
Its work divides into three main areas. Management consulting teams advise on business strategy and performance. Economic litigation and regulatory support provides economic and financial advice and evidence-based guidance to clients in court and regulatory proceedings, including high-profile engagements. The firm also publishes research and insights drawn on academic research and practical experience. Technical domains span economic analysis, financial analysis, strategic consulting, business performance analysis and support for litigation and regulatory proceedings.
CRA's client base covers the life sciences, the legal sector and major law firms, the corporate sector, accounting firms and the public sector. Engagements are led by senior staff, with teams combining academic experts and business leaders. The firm emphasises rigorous analysis, cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art methods, applied in a practical, evidence-based way.