Evan M. Harris
Biography
Evan Harris is a senior associate in Baker McKenzie's North America Antitrust & Competition Practice Group, based in the Washington, DC office. He advises multinational clients on high-stakes transactions and complex antitrust matters, representing them before the US Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and state and foreign competition authorities.
Evan brings deep experience in merger enforcement and antitrust litigation, having played key roles in some of the most prominent litigated merger challenges of the past decade. His strategic counsel helps clients navigate regulatory scrutiny and litigation risk with confidence and clarity.
Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Evan worked as an associate for an international law firm where he advised clients in matters involving merger and acquisition enforcement and antitrust litigation.Practice Focus
Evan provides strategic counsel to clients navigating all phases of merger planning and regulatory review. He advises on merger control filings, regulatory advocacy, and integration planning, helping clients anticipate and address potential antitrust concerns before they escalate. His practice also includes guiding clients through complex antitrust litigation, developing compliance programs, and conducting internal and criminal investigations. With a deep understanding of enforcement dynamics, Evan helps clients manage antitrust risk proactively and effectively. His experience spans a broad range of industries, including technology, telecommunications, consumer products, food and beverage, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and transportation, allowing him to tailor his advice to the unique challenges of each sector.
Representative Legal Matters
- Advised Methanex Corporation on the antitrust aspects of its USD 2.05 billion acquisition of OCI Global’s international methanol business.
Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Evan Harris worked on the following matters:
- Advised a national telecommunications client on a landmark USD 59 billion merger, one of the largest telecommunications deals in history.
- Advised a semiconductor and software design company and multinational investment holding company during the merger review process for a purchase and sale agreement valued at USD 40 billion.
- Counselled a leading health insurance company in its proposed acquisition valued at USD 50 billion.
- Represented an advertising technology company in federal court to defend against the FTC's challenge to its proposed acquisition.
- Advised one of the world's largest premium fruit-breeding companies in its successful acquisition of a leading American fruit-breeding company.
- Represented a leading financial institution during multidistrict antitrust litigation pertaining to payment card fees.
- Advised an American global logistics and transportation company in its acquisition of part of a Jones Act container shipping and integrated logistics company for approximately USD 140 million.
- Advised a leading global food company on a complex multidistrict antitrust proceeding involving allegations of price fixing. The matter was shortlisted for "Litigation of the Year – Cartel Defense" in 2015.
Professional Honors
- Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” for Antitrust, 2023-2026
- Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” for Commercial Litigation, 2024 and 2025
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association Antitrust, Food & Agriculture Committee
Admissions
- District of Columbia~United States (2016)
- Maryland~United States (2014)
Education
- American University Washington College of Law (JD, magna cum laude) (2014)
- Middlebury College (BA, cum laude) (2007)
Languages
- English