Miller & Chevalier Chartered, FCPA | Chambers USA Profile

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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.

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FCPA - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

Miller & Chevalier Chartered was appointed as Independent Compliance Monitor for Stericycle in 2022 under the company's FCPA resolutions with the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission.

Strengths

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The team is pragmatic, solution-oriented and agile.

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USA

The team is pragmatic, solution-oriented and agile.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kathryn Cameron Atkinson

Band 1

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 a smart lawyer and a delight to work with.

She is a go-to when you need strategic advice.

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James Tillen

Band 3

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.

He is highly intelligent and incredibly commercial.

James is a subject matter expert. He looks at the scenario in a 360-degree fashion to ensure the client gets the advice required to resolve the problem.

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William Barry

Band 4

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.

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Alejandra Montenegro Almonte

Band 5

Alejandra Montenegro Almonte expertly assists clients with internal and government investigations, as well as compliance relating to FCPA.

Alejandra is terrific.

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Jeffrey A Lehtman

Band 5

Jeffrey Lehtman has strong experience guiding clients through internal and government investigations, as well as regulatory compliance and enforcement proceedings. He has notable expertise handling FCPA violation cases.

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Matteson Ellis

Band 5

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.

He is a go-to for Latin America matters.

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