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James Tillen

James Tillen

Global 2026

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Miller & Chevalier Chartered
 Miller & Chevalier Chartered

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate Crime & Investigations

Latin America - International Counsel

5 years ranked

FCPA

USA

11 years ranked

About

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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

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate Crime & Investigations - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 2
Individual Editorial

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.

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FCPA - USA

Band 3
Individual Editorial
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.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • James Tillen is a composed and highly capable individual, with exceptional knowledge of the FCPA. Whenever I encounter a particularly complex case, he is the first person I turn to.

    Corporate Crime & InvestigationsChambers Global Guide

  • 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.

    FCPAChambers Global Guide

  • He is highly intelligent and incredibly commercial.

    FCPAChambers Global Guide

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