FCPA
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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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 Chartered maintain a strong standing in anticorruption matters involving the FCPA. Their superb compliance offering has extensive experience in everything from transactional due diligence to major corporate monitorships. The broad spread of talent level fields 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.
Work Highlights
- Miller & Chevalier Chartered represented Albemarle Corporation in connection with its FCPA settlement discussions with the DOJ and SEC. This resulted in a non-prosecution agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Miller & Chevalier have lawyers that are deeply knowledgeable and extremely practical in their advice to clients."
"The team provides superb service. They have consistent high quality lawyering combined with an accessible approach."
"Miller & Chevalier have lawyers that are deeply knowledgeable and extremely practical in their advice to clients."
"The team provides superb service. They have consistent high quality lawyering combined with an accessible approach."
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.
"Kate is pragmatic, practical and deeply experienced."
"She is terrific and smart."
"Kate is a preeminent practitioner in this space."
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 has remarkable intellect and an incredible grasp of detail."
"He has an incredible amount of experience and is very generous with his time and insight."
"He is a great lawyer and a strong legal source on just about every compliance issue."
"James is a practical and pragmatic lawyer with an excellent bedside manner."
William Barry chairs the litigation group 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.
"He is highly credible, extremely thorough and very good at working with his client and the government."
"Will offers very practical advice."
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.
"Matt has fantastic regional expertise in Latin America and he is very practical."
"He is an expert in all things Latin America."
Ranked Lawyers at
Miller & Chevalier Chartered
USA - Nationwide
Members
Provided by Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Alejandra Montenegro Almonte
Head of Department
Andrew T. Wise
Daniel Patrick Wendt
John E. Davis
Head of Department
Kirby D. Behre
Lauren E. Briggerman
Matteson Ellis
Nate Lankford
Timothy P. O'Toole
William P. Barry