FCPA
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 2
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Provided by Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Miller & Chevalier is recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers USA as a leader in FCPA-related and global anti-corruption investigations, counseling, and compliance. We are consistently ranked as a top FCPA firm in both publications, which points to our "broad spread of talent at both partner and associate level" and notes we are "frequently called upon to handle high-stakes global investigations involving jurisdictions considered at high risk for corruption." For over 40 years, from our offices near the FCPA enforcement agencies in Washington, DC, we have partnered with our clients to help them successfully manage and prevent significant FCPA and corruption-related financial and reputational risks.
Our clients include a cross-section of Global 100 corporations as well as emerging companies and individuals, many of whom have engaged us for a decade or more as they have expanded their businesses around the world. Our team of lawyers includes one of the "deans of the international trade bar," former prosecutors, former in-house counsel, and several current and former Independent Compliance Monitors.
Chambers Review
Miller & Chevalier maintains a strong standing in anticorruption matters involving the FCPA. Its superb compliance offering has extensive experience in everything from transactional due diligence to major corporate monitorships. The broad spread of talent results in a strong group of attorneys with notable cross-border expertise. The practice is frequently called upon to handle high-stakes global investigations involving jurisdictions considered at high risk for corruption, including vast experience in Latin American matters. The group is active across a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, energy and telecommunications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Miller & Chevalier are excellent in every matter. They are really efficient, with great expertise in various areas around the globe. They get to the bottom of things without overworking it."
"The team are very skilled and take the time to listen and learn about their clients' business and needs."
"The team at Miller have brilliant minds and offer client-friendly advice."
"Miller & Chevalier are excellent in every matter. They are really efficient, with great expertise in various areas around the globe. They get to the bottom of things without overworking it."
"The team are very skilled and take the time to listen and learn about their clients' business and needs."
"The team at Miller have brilliant minds and offer client-friendly advice."
Notable Practitioners
Kathryn Cameron Atkinson is chair of Miller & Chevalier. She is considered a leading figure in the world of FCPA compliance, and frequently advises clients on internal investigations, regulatory compliance programs, and SEC and DOJ enforcement actions.
"Kathryn is formidable. She is as good as they get."
"Kathryn is a subject matter rock star."
"Kathryn has great FCPA expertise. She knows everything there is to know inside out and back to front."
James Tillen's broad FCPA practice sees him advise clients on a vast array of anticorruption-related issues, including the defense of cross-border investigations and the design and implementation of compliance programs.
"James is a thought leader in FCPA compliance, very adept at difficult and thorny issues."
"James is spectacular at formulating strategy and guiding clients through the regulatory branches in cross-border corruption investigations. He instills calm and confidence."
"He is a genuine subject matter expert."
Matteson Ellis leads the Latin America practice at Miller & Chevalier. He gains recognition for his compliance and investigatory expertise in the FCPA space, with a noted focus on Latin America.
"Matteson is a Latin America expert."
William Barry leads the white-collar defense practice at Miller & Chevalier. He maintains an active FCPA investigations and compliance practice, representing an impressive number of clients with operations in Latin America and Southeast Asia.
"William is a smart, thoughtful attorney with a ton of experience."
"Will is entirely reliable and effective."
Ranked Lawyers at
Miller & Chevalier Chartered
USA
Members
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Alejandra Montenegro Almonte
Andrew T. Wise
Ann Sultan
Daniel Patrick Wendt
John E. Davis
Kirby D. Behre
Margot Laporte
Matteson Ellis
Matthew T. Reinhard
Nate Lankford
Timothy P. O'Toole
William P. Barry