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KIRK BAILEY

Competition Economist
Associate Director

Kirk is an Associate Director specialising in competition economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from Oxford University. Kirk joined Fideres in November 2024, having previously worked at RBB Economics and has a wide range of experience providing advice on class actions, cartel damages, mergers and abuse of dominance in many jurisdictions around the world, including the UK, EU and Australia. His experience includes a broad range of industries such as aviation, ball-bearings, building materials, bookstores, credit and debit cards, dentists, gyms, life sciences, opticians, orthopaedic implants, perfumeries, supermarkets and trucks.

EXPERIENCE

Nov 2024 – to date
Fideres Partners LLP, Associate Director

Apr 2014 – Nov 2024
RBB Economics, Competition Economist

2003 – 2006
Reserve Bank of Australia, Analyst

EDUCATION

2009 – 2013, Oxford University, DPhil in Economics
2006 – 2008, Oxford University, MPhil in Economics
1998 – 2002, University of Queensland, Bachelor of Economics