Charles River Associates

About

Charles River Associates (CRA) is a consulting firm that provides economic, financial and strategic advice to law firms, corporations, accounting firms and governments, specialising in management consulting and economic litigation. In financial services, its clients include retail, commercial and wholesale banks, insurers, payments companies, fintech companies, and wealth and asset managers, along with their counsel. Its work in the sector covers research and analysis, expert testimony and support in litigation and regulatory proceedings, including consumer credit analytics and fair lending matters. Through its subsidiary Marakon, CRA also advises financial institutions on inorganic strategy, capital allocation, commercial and go-to-market models, and organisational structure. Headquartered in Boston, it has offices across North America, Europe and Australia, including London and Cambridge in the UK.