Stephen Harris Joins Winston & Strawn

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 29, 2013) -  Winston & Strawn LLP has announced that H. Stephen Harris Jr. will join the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the antitrust/ competition practice. Mr. Harris, formerly a partner and chair of the North America Antitrust & Competition Group at Baker & McKenzie, focuses his practice on cartel defense, merger control filings, and administrative proceedings before United States and international courts and agencies.

“We are delighted to have Steve join Winston,” said Thomas Buchanan, Washington, D.C. office managing partner. “Steve is an exceptional antitrust lawyer, with an unparalleled reputation in Asia.”

“Steve will make an excellent addition to our global antitrust team,” said Jeffrey Kessler, chair of Winston’s antitrust/competition practice. “He has unparalleled experience in representing multi-national companies with complex antitrust problems not just in the United States but throughout China, Japan, Korea and the rest of Asia.”

Mr. Harris is internationally recognized as a leading antitrust lawyer, and has represented major companies across the globe in antitrust cartel investigations, litigation, and merger control proceedings. He is admitted to practice in both the United States and the UK, and has experience handling matters across a range of Asian jurisdictions, focusing in particular on Chinese antitrust law issues. Mr. Harris speaks Japanese. 

“I am excited to join Winston’s preeminent antitrust and competition team,” Mr. Harris said. “Winston has an excellent global reputation, and I look forward to exploring the broad range of services our combined team can offer clients.”

Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 17 offices located throughout North America, Asia, and Europe.  More information about the firm is available at www.winston.com.