1. Prepare

  1. Analyse

  1. Report

Analysis overview

Download

1,250

1,250

Local markets analysed

6

6

High risk

35

35

Medium risk

476

476

Low risk

  1. Prepare

  1. Analyse

  1. Report

Analysis overview

Download

1,250

Local markets analysed

6

High risk

35

Medium risk

476

Low risk

Navigate local markets with ease

Sloc Local cuts through the complexities of local merger analysis to deliver defensible analysis and actionable insights in minutes.

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Data Engine

Turn data into an asset, not a problem

Use built-in location data, geocoding and market preparation tools to drive your analysis forward - even before party data is available.

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Search for sites

Choose location

United Kingdom

Choose industry

Gas stations

Search sites

Search for sites

Choose location

United Kingdom

Choose industry

Gas stations

Search sites

Search for sites

Choose location

United Kingdom

Choose industry

Gas stations

Search sites

Built-in location data

Access 60 million+ points of interest worldwide to find the relevant sites for your matter’s sector and geography.

Built-in location data

Access 60 million+ points of interest worldwide to find the relevant sites for your matter’s sector and geography.

Built-in location data

Access 60 million+ points of interest worldwide to find the relevant sites for your matter’s sector and geography.

Geocoding & mapping

Clean, structure and prepare local market datasets through integrated geocoding and data preparation workflows.

Geocoding & mapping

Clean, structure and prepare local market datasets through integrated geocoding and data preparation workflows.

Geocoding & mapping

Clean, structure and prepare local market datasets through integrated geocoding and data preparation workflows.

Validation & refinement

Add, remove or refine site details with interactive maps and built-in quality checks without getting lost in a spreadsheet.

Validation & refinement

Add, remove or refine site details with interactive maps and built-in quality checks without getting lost in a spreadsheet.

Validation & refinement

Add, remove or refine site details with interactive maps and built-in quality checks without getting lost in a spreadsheet.

Analysis Engine

Test assumptions, not patience

Run local merger analysis at any scale and with speed through fully configurable scenarios - designed to support any local merger case.

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Define catchment area

Type

Travel-time duration

Method of transport

Driving

Departure time

2025-08-27 10:30

Size

15min

Analyse 200 markets

Define catchment area

Type

Travel-time duration

Method of transport

Driving

Departure time

2025-08-27 10:30

Size

15min

Analyse 200 markets

Define catchment area

Type

Travel-time duration

Method of transport

Driving

Departure time

2025-08-27 10:30

Size

15min

Analyse 200 markets

Fully flexible analysis

Tailor catchment area definitions, routing methodologies, and concentration measures to match the precise requirements of your merger.

Fully flexible analysis

Tailor catchment area definitions, routing methodologies, and concentration measures to match the precise requirements of your merger.

Fully flexible analysis

Tailor catchment area definitions, routing methodologies, and concentration measures to match the precise requirements of your merger.

Spot risks at a glance

Colour-coded risk ratings flag potential problems right away, while interactive maps make it easy to interrogate and understand the findings that matter most.

Spot risks at a glance

Colour-coded risk ratings flag potential problems right away, while interactive maps make it easy to interrogate and understand the findings that matter most.

Spot risks at a glance

Colour-coded risk ratings flag potential problems right away, while interactive maps make it easy to interrogate and understand the findings that matter most.

Dynamic scenario modelling

Refine assumptions, compare market definitions and transaction scenarios the moment you need it. Local market analysis that moves as fast as your matter.

Dynamic scenario modelling

Refine assumptions, compare market definitions and transaction scenarios the moment you need it. Local market analysis that moves as fast as your matter.

Dynamic scenario modelling

Refine assumptions, compare market definitions and transaction scenarios the moment you need it. Local market analysis that moves as fast as your matter.

Report Engine

Results you can trust, built for scrutiny

Create structured, transparent, Economist-grade outputs to support internal review, client advice and regulatory submissions.

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Selected local market

Greenway Dominion Express

Target

Selected Local Market

Greenway Dominion Express

Risk rating

Mid risk

Mid risk

Overlap

Yes - 6 min 32 sec

Fascia count

8-to-7

Market share

23%-to-29%

HHI score

1,253 -to - 1,496

Local market map

Greenway Dominion Express

Local market overview

Greenway Dominion Express

Mid risk

Mid risk

FreshPoint Launceston Road

High risk

High risk

Greenway Foods Frith

Low risk

Low risk

FreshPoint Scraptoft

No overlap

No overlap

FreshPoint Wigston

Low risk

Low risk

Local market overview

UK

Transparent by design

Robust results traceable to their underlying data and methodology. Interactive outputs make it easy to understand, interrogate and defend the analysis.

Transparent by design

Robust results traceable to their underlying data and methodology. Interactive outputs make it easy to understand, interrogate and defend the analysis.

Transparent by design

Robust results traceable to their underlying data and methodology. Interactive outputs make it easy to understand, interrogate and defend the analysis.

Built for collaboration

Store, share and revisit findings securely within Sloc. Keep data, analysis and outputs connected in one place throughout the lifecycle of the matter.

Built for collaboration

Store, share and revisit findings securely within Sloc. Keep data, analysis and outputs connected in one place throughout the lifecycle of the matter.

Built for collaboration

Store, share and revisit findings securely within Sloc. Keep data, analysis and outputs connected in one place throughout the lifecycle of the matter.

Regulator-ready exports

Download fully-formatted reports - including clear summaries, methodologies, data packs, maps, and charts meeting the highest regulatory standards.

Regulator-ready exports

Download fully-formatted reports - including clear summaries, methodologies, data packs, maps, and charts meeting the highest regulatory standards.

Regulator-ready exports

Download fully-formatted reports - including clear summaries, methodologies, data packs, maps, and charts meeting the highest regulatory standards.

How teams are using Sloc

Hear how Sloc is helping competition leaders take control.

UK - National retail merger

Of Counsel, White Shoe Law Firm

“Sloc gave our client more certainty, while saving a huge amount of time. The conclusions felt far more defensible and scientific than anything we could have produced ourselves.”

250+

Markets analysed

Within 24 hours

Defensible findings

Canada - National retail merger

Associate, Seven Sisters Law Firm

“The ability to instantly risk rate each market according to our merger regime’s presumptions of anti-competitive effects is a real difference maker for transactions.”

HHI scores

Calculated automatically

Risk ratings

Configurable thresholds

UK - National retail merger

Principal Associate, Magic Circle Law Firm

“Sloc made it really easy to test different scenarios and it was incredibly helpful to immediately see the impact on market shares.”

20 +

Scenarios tested

Calculate instantly

Compare effortlessly

UK - National retail merger

Of Counsel, White Shoe Law Firm

“Sloc gave our client more certainty, while saving a huge amount of time. The conclusions felt far more defensible and scientific than anything we could have produced ourselves.”

250+

Markets analysed

Within 24 hours

Defensible findings

Canada - National retail merger

Associate, Seven Sisters Law Firm

“The ability to instantly risk rate each market according to our merger regime’s presumptions of anti-competitive effects is a real difference maker for transactions.”

HHI scores

Calculated automatically

Risk ratings

Configurable thresholds

UK - National retail merger

Principal Associate, Magic Circle Law Firm

“Sloc made it really easy to test different scenarios and it was incredibly helpful to immediately see the impact on market shares.”

20 +

Scenarios tested

Calculate instantly

Compare effortlessly

UK - National retail merger

Of Counsel, White Shoe law firm

“Sloc gave our client more certainty, while saving a huge amount of time. The conclusions felt far more defensible and scientific than anything we could have produced ourselves.”

250+

Markets analysed

Within 24 hours

Defensible findings

Canada - National retail merger

Associate, Seven Sisters law firm

“The ability to instantly risk rate each market according to our merger regime’s presumptions of anti-competitive effects is a real difference maker for transactions.”

HHI scores

Calculated automatically

Risk ratings

Configurable thresholds

UK - National retail merger

Principal Associate, Magic Circle law firm

“Sloc made it really easy to test different scenarios and it was incredibly helpful to immediately see the impact on market shares.”

20 +

Scenarios tested

Calculate instantly

Compare effortlessly

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about getting started and using Sloc day to day.

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Let’s talk about your current setup and see how Sloc can emplower your competition team.

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Book a demo call

Let’s talk about your current setup and see how Sloc can emplower your competition team.

Book a call

Do you prefer email? We're available at:

hello@sloc.io

Book a demo call

Let’s talk about your current setup and see how Sloc can emplower your competition team.

Book a call

Do you prefer email? We're available at:

hello@sloc.io

What jurisdictions are supported by Sloc?
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Sloc is jurisdiction-agnostic and excels at handling multi-jurisdictional mergers. Its algorithms are built around established economic methodologies used by international competition authorities and its analytical features are global in coverage.

Can Sloc support large or complex matters?
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Yes. Sloc’s powerful automation is built to flex to specific matter requirements and scale to large matters involving even thousands of markets. Standardised, intuitive workflows make testing and interpreting even the most substantial mergers straightforward.

Can Sloc outputs be used for regulatory submissions?
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Yes. Sloc is purpose-built to support merger notifications, briefing papers and internal case materials. Outputs are transparent, reviewable and supported by underlying data packs, methodology notes and clear analytical assumptions.

Does Sloc replace lawyers and economists?
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No. Sloc is designed to empower lawyers and economists, not replace them. It helps competition teams perform analysis faster, more transparently and with greater confidence, while keeping expert judgement at the centre of the process.

Can we use our own data in Sloc?
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Yes. Teams can securely upload their own data, or data provided by clients and third parties, directly into the platform. Sloc Local also includes built-in location data to help teams identify relevant sites quickly, while Sloc Concentrate streamlines data collection through smart RFIs.

How is Sloc deployed?
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Sloc is cloud-based and hosted securely on ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. No installation is required and you can sign-in right away using your company credentials via SSO. Fully isolated, dedicated environments can also be supported in your region of choice where required.

What jurisdictions are supported by Sloc?
icon

Sloc is jurisdiction-agnostic and excels at handling multi-jurisdictional mergers. Its algorithms are built around established economic methodologies used by international competition authorities and its analytical features are global in coverage.

Can Sloc support large or complex matters?
icon

Yes. Sloc’s powerful automation is built to flex to specific matter requirements and scale to large matters involving even thousands of markets. Standardised, intuitive workflows make testing and interpreting even the most substantial mergers straightforward.

Can Sloc outputs be used for regulatory submissions?
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Yes. Sloc is purpose-built to support merger notifications, briefing papers and internal case materials. Outputs are transparent, reviewable and supported by underlying data packs, methodology notes and clear analytical assumptions.

Does Sloc replace lawyers and economists?
icon

No. Sloc is designed to empower lawyers and economists, not replace them. It helps competition teams perform analysis faster, more transparently and with greater confidence, while keeping expert judgement at the centre of the process.

Can we use our own data in Sloc?
icon

Yes. Teams can securely upload their own data, or data provided by clients and third parties, directly into the platform. Sloc Local also includes built-in location data to help teams identify relevant sites quickly, while Sloc Concentrate streamlines data collection through smart RFIs.

How is Sloc deployed?
icon

Sloc is cloud-based and hosted securely on ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. No installation is required and you can sign-in right away using your company credentials via SSO. Fully isolated, dedicated environments can also be supported in your region of choice where required.

What jurisdictions are supported by Sloc?
icon

Sloc is jurisdiction-agnostic and excels at handling multi-jurisdictional mergers. Its algorithms are built around established economic methodologies used by international competition authorities and its analytical features are global in coverage.

Can Sloc support large or complex matters?
icon

Yes. Sloc’s powerful automation is built to flex to specific matter requirements and scale to large matters involving even thousands of markets. Standardised, intuitive workflows make testing and interpreting even the most substantial mergers straightforward.

Can Sloc outputs be used for regulatory submissions?
icon

Yes. Sloc is purpose-built to support merger notifications, briefing papers and internal case materials. Outputs are transparent, reviewable and supported by underlying data packs, methodology notes and clear analytical assumptions.

Does Sloc replace lawyers and economists?
icon

No. Sloc is designed to empower lawyers and economists, not replace them. It helps competition teams perform analysis faster, more transparently and with greater confidence, while keeping expert judgement at the centre of the process.

Can we use our own data in Sloc?
icon

Yes. Teams can securely upload their own data, or data provided by clients and third parties, directly into the platform. Sloc Local also includes built-in location data to help teams identify relevant sites quickly, while Sloc Concentrate streamlines data collection through smart RFIs.

How is Sloc deployed?
icon

Sloc is cloud-based and hosted securely on ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. No installation is required and you can sign-in right away using your company credentials via SSO. Fully isolated, dedicated environments can also be supported in your region of choice where required.

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