Matteson Ellis

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 1

Corporate Crime & Investigations

Latin America - International Counsel

3 Years Ranked

Band 1

Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms)

Brazil

2 Years Ranked

Band 5

FCPA

USA

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

USA 2024

Latin America 2025

Brazil 2024

About

Provided by Matteson Ellis

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.

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Global

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 delivers a high-level legal service. He is very sophisticated and dedicated, and possesses very good legal judgement."

Corporate Crime & Investigations respondent
Global

"Matteson is a highly experienced, considerate and committed lawyer. His eye for detail, methodical approach and pragmatic nature combine to make him an effective and trusted adviser."

Corporate Crime & Investigations respondent
Global

"Matteson is a Latin America expert."

FCPA respondent
Global

"Matteson Ellis delivers a high-level legal service. He is very sophisticated and dedicated, and possesses very good legal judgement."

Corporate Crime & Investigations respondent
Global

"Matteson is a highly experienced, considerate and committed lawyer. His eye for detail, methodical approach and pragmatic nature combine to make him an effective and trusted adviser."

Corporate Crime & Investigations respondent
Global

"Matteson is a Latin America expert."

FCPA respondent
Global

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