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Matteson Ellis

Matteson Ellis

Global 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

Corporate Crime & Investigations

Latin America - International Counsel

5 years ranked

Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms)

Brazil

4 years ranked

FCPA

USA

3 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

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 & InvestigationsChambers 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 & InvestigationsChambers 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)Chambers Global Guide

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

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

  • He is a go-to for Latin America matters.

    FCPAChambers Global Guide

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Brazil

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USA

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