Bevin Newman is a nationally recognized antitrust lawyer who guides clients through complex merger reviews, government investigations and strategic collaborations. For more than three decades, Bevin has served as a trusted advisor to some of the most significant health care and life sciences companies in the country through innovative and complex transactions and has advised U.S. and international clients on high-profile transactions across the technology, retail, mining and energy industries.

Bevin regularly represents companies before the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice and state attorneys general and other state authorities in merger and acquisitions, as well as civil conduct matters. Known as one of the most experienced Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act practitioners in the country, Bevin also leads multijurisdictional merger control and foreign direct investment reviews, including before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

In addition to her antitrust work, Bevin maintains an active pro bono practice advocating for equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and those living with HIV/AIDS and representing refugees seeking asylum and safety for their families.

Education

  • Columbia Law School (J.D., 1995)
    • Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S., 1992)
    • National Merit Scholar

Bar Admission

  • District of Columbia

Professional Affiliations

  • American Health Law Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Lambda Legal National Leadership Council

Recognition

  • Recognized as an M&A Client Service All Star, BTI Consulting, 2021
  • Named a Recommended Lawyer, Antitrust – Merger Control, Legal 500, 2021-2023, 2025

Publications
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District Court Rejects FTC’s Expanded HSR Rule, Leaving Merger Filings Uncertain
Key Takeaways A federal district court has vacated the FTC’s recent expansion of HSR Act merger filing requirements, ruling the agency failed to properly justify the rule through a cost-benefit analysis. The FTC plans to appeal. The decision creates immediate uncertainty for businesses planning mergers, especially those close to notification thresholds, as filing obligations could shift again based on the FTC’s appeal. Companies preparing merger filings should closely monitor developments and consider whether to revert to pre-2024 reporting practices or continue complying with expanded requirements pending court clarity. Judge Kernodle of the Eastern District of Texas recently vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule expanding Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act notification requirements, significantly impacting merger filings and introducing uncertainty for businesses currently preparing transactions. The
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As States Expand Notice Requirements, Updated HSR Thresholds Remain Paramount
Key Takeaways The FTC’s updated Hart Scott Rodino (HSR) thresholds take effect for transactions closing on or after Feb. 17, 2026. The size-of-transaction threshold increases to $133.9 million, with corresponding increases to size-of-party thresholds and HSR filing fees. Expanded state-level merger notification requirements, including in Colorado and Washington, heighten the importance of early federal and state filing analysis. Noncompliance with HSR filing requirements may result in penalties of up to $53,088 per day, underscoring the need to assess threshold impacts and filing obligations well ahead of closing. FTC Announces 2026 HSR Thresholds 2025 saw an increase in state interest in merger regulation, including two states, Colorado and Washington, joining the federal government in requiring pre-closing notice of mergers. These states have set their thresholds for
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