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About
Provided by James Tillen
Practice Areas
Anti-corruption matters, including conducting multi-jurisdictional internal investigations, developing remediation strategies, negotiating resolutions with U.S. government, interfacing with independent monitors, serving on monitor teams, conducting M&A and third-party due diligence and compliance audits and assessments, drafting compliance programs, and training of client personnel.
Career
Chair, International Department; WWL: The International Who's Who of Investigations Lawyers, 2014–2021; Ethisphere Institute Attorneys Who Matter, 2014; Latin Lawyer Top Lawyer, 2013.
Professional Memberships
IBA Anti-Corruption Committee, Co-Chair (2014-2015), Officer (2007-2013)
Publications
Latin America Corruption Survey, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020; Europe-Caucasus-Asia Corruption Survey, 2018; Getting the Deal Through: Author, Anti-Corruption Regulation, 2007-2022, Contributing Editor: 2020-2022; Contributing Editor & Author, Anti-Money Laundering, 2012-2014
Chambers Review
Global
James Tillen possesses a wealth of experience in anti-corruption investigations across Latin America, and regularly advises companies on those conducted internally as well as by the DOJ and SEC.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James Tillen is easy to work with. He has deep knowledge about his clients' businesses and realities, and is very well regarded."
"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."
"James Tillen is easy to work with. He has deep knowledge about his clients' businesses and realities, and is very well regarded."
"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."