Corporate Crime & Investigations - International Counsel
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss houses an active team that is known for its expert handling of corporate crime and investigation cases arising out of Latin America. The legal department is routinely engaged to represent private individuals in FCPA investigations as well as white-collar crime litigation related to allegations of fraud, money laundering and property crimes. The firm is notably active in matters concerning Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela.
Strengths
Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss understands local Latin American nuances and interacts effectively with clients, sharing knowledge and building trust.
Work Highlights
Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss represented New Zealand entities in asset recovery and dispute proceedings arising from a Ponzi scheme involving approximately USD60 million in claimed recoveries.
Notable practitioners
Cristián Francos is noted for his activity in the Latin American corporate crime and investigations sphere. He boasts experience in FCPA and DOJ investigations and sanctions.
Cristián Francos knows Latin America better than anyone else. His level of commercial vision is very strong.
Adam Kaufmann impresses clients with his adeptness in corporate crime, investigations and compliance work across Latin America.
Adam Kaufmann is a great, professional lawyer. He gets his ideas across.
