Daniel Young Email & Phone Number

I have over fifteen years’ experience in solving economic problems arising in regulatory, policy, finance and competition matters. I have advised corporations, regulators and governments across a range of industry sectors including energy, communications, water and transport. I have a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, and particularly the application of building block models, approaches to asset valuation and tariff design.Over the last decade I have extensive experience advising on telecommunications matters in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. This includes the design and review of cost models for fixed line and mobile networks, advice on regulatory policy, analysis of competition issues and the calculation of damages. I have a particular interest in the development of regulatory frameworks to address issues raised by the increasing penetration of fibre networks.In the finance area, I have played a significant role in advancing the regulatory debate on rate of return issues. I have advised businesses and regulators on these issues across a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions. My analysis has underpinned a series of successful Competition Tribunal appeals on the return on debt, and includes contributions to understanding the application of the capital asset pricing model in Australia and advice on using financial market data to estimate the current cost of equity.On competition matters I have assisted clients to improve the understanding complex problems through mathematical and statistical modelling. My experience includes advice on the likely effects of proposed mergers and acquisitions in relation to electricity wholesale, mining, media, petrol retailing, pharmaceuticals and metering.I have advised businesses in a range of commercial litigation and arbitrations, including in relation to the renegotiation of major gas supply contracts and in the calculation of damages in international arbitrations.

Listed skills include Economics, Financial Modeling, Mergers And Acquisitions, and Financial Analysis.