Matteson Ellis

Complex internal investigations, including FCPA/International Anti-Corruption, with focus on the Americas and Multilateral Development Banks. Anti-corruption compliance, legal analysis, third-party due diligence, voluntary disclosures, corruption risk-assessments, U.S. government

resolutions.

Career

Litigation Specialist and Investigator, The World Bank Integrity Vice Presidency; Latinvex's Top-100 Lawyers in Latin America; Global Investigations Review 40 Under 40.

Professional Memberships

Co-Founder and Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus, The School for Ethics and Global Leadership, Washington, DC.

Publications

Author, "The FCPA in Latin America," 2016.

Personal

Spanish and Portuguese fluency; JD, Georgetown Law Center, cum laude, 2004; BA, Dartmouth College, 1997.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate Crime & Investigations - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Experienced practitioner Matteson Ellis is held in the highest esteem for his handling of high-profile FCPA investigations and compliance matters, in addition to internal inquests across Latin America.

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Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Matteson Ellis is a seasoned practitioner, highly admired by the market for his in-depth knowledge and solid activity in Brazil. He boasts remarkable experience in sophisticated compliance matters and complex criminal investigations, especially in connection with FCPA-related matters.

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FCPA - USA

Band 5

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matteson Ellis is regarded as the leading authority on FCPA-related matters in Latin America.

Corporate Crime & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Matteson Ellis is an excellent compliance attorney whose strategic advice in complex matters is always underpinned by his deep knowledge of Latin America's language, culture and politics.

Corporate Crime & Investigations respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Matteson is an excellent professional; a team player. He is very responsive and has excellent attention to detail. He is a great strategic thinker.

Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Matteson Ellis is a well-trusted, extremely reliable and responsive lawyer.

Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

I've had the pleasure of working with Matteson Ellis, and I can confidently say he is one of the most insightful lawyers I know, with in-depth knowledge of the matters we discuss.

Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is a go-to for Latin America matters.

FCPA respondent
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