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Miller & Chevalier Chartered

FCPA

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Miller & Chevalier Chartered

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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

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Miller & Chevalier 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.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Miller brings a lot of substantive legal and industry knowledge .

    FCPA respondentUSA
  • I would mention their responsiveness; there was never any delay in communication.

    FCPA respondentUSA
  • Miller & Chevalier provides strategic advice and counsel. They are both practical and responsive in their approach.

    FCPA respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kathryn Cameron Atkinson
    Band 1Kathryn Cameron Atkinson

    Kathryn Cameron Atkinson

    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 Atkinson is the whole package. She brings all the requisite experience.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • Kate Atkinson is someone who has for a long time worked in the compliance space counselling companies.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • Kathryn is an excellent lawyer.

      FCPA respondentUSA
  • Band 3James Tillen
    Band 3James Tillen

    James Tillen

    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 very capable lawyer.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • James has a deep expertise in the Latin American market.

      FCPA respondentUSA
  • Band 3William Barry
    Band 3William Barry

    William Barry

    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.
    • Will Barry is someone I trust.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • Will is a very good and talented lawyer.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • I found Will to be excellent. His legal analysis and client advice inspire a great deal of confidence.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • Will is someone folks in the field have a lot of respect for. He has been in the FCPA space for a while, and he is a sophisticated counsel.

      FCPA respondentUSA
  • Band 4Matteson Ellis
    Band 4Matteson Ellis

    Matteson Ellis

    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 is excellent in the Latin American space and is fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese. I would trust him with corporate compliance counselling and advising on investigations.

      FCPA respondentUSA
  • Band 5Alejandra Montenegro Almonte
    Band 5Alejandra Montenegro Almonte

    Alejandra Montenegro Almonte

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

    • Alejandra has good expertise in the Latin American market.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • Alejandra presents really well. She is someone you feel comfortable putting in front of senior legal and business members, and she explains issues clearly and effectively.

      FCPA respondentUSA

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