Corporate Crime & Investigations
International Counsel
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Adam Kaufmann
Latin America 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
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About
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Latin America
Practice Areas
Adam Kaufmann practices in the areas of white-collar crime, asset tracing and recovery, investigations, complex commercial fraud, and judgment enforcement. He is a recognized expert in international criminal law, corruption, and fraud, has lectured on these topics in jurisdictions around the world, and has testified twice before the United States Senate.
Career
Adam served for 18 years as a prosecutor at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office under the legendary Robert Morgenthau, specializing in international financial crime. His law enforcement experience, as well as his extensive network of contacts, have proven invaluable in advising clients in Latin America and around the world. One client described him as “my go-to U.S. lawyer. When I need a U.S. lawyer, he’s the first person I call, and if he can’t help me, he knows who can. … I wouldn’t go anywhere else.”
Adam is consistently recognized for his expertise in asset tracing by Chambers and Who’s Who Legal. He is a fellow of the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators.
Work Highlights
• Represented Brazilian sports executives in FIFA corruption investigation
• Represented Latin American client in global asset recovery matter
• Advised global companies and banks on compliance with U.S. sanctions
• Successfully recovered blocked assets on behalf of foreign companies and individuals and advised clients on delisting petitions
• Conducted internal investigations on behalf of companies suspected of OFAC and export control violations
Chambers Review
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Chambers Latin America
Corporate Crime & Investigations - International Counsel
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Adam Kaufmann breaks into the rankings this year after impressing clients with his adeptness on corporate crime, investigations and compliance work across Latin America.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Adam Kaufmann is a lawyer with proven experience in international litigation and precise strategic thinking. He anticipates client needs effectively.
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