Ranking tables

Corporate Crime & Investigations | Latin America

International Counsel

This section seeks to identify those lawyers advising on the laws of jurisdictions outside of Latin America as they apply to matters arising in Latin America. It ranks firms and individuals representing clients in investigations into white-collar criminal matters and compliance with anti-corruption legislation and international sanctions. Representing clients in courts outside of Latin American jurisdictions after the completion of the investigation in question will also be relevant to this section.

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Band 1

  1. 1
    Miller & Chevalier Chartered
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    Miller & Chevalier Chartered boasts a heavy-hitting international department with an exceptional track record of representing both companies and individuals in an array of Latin American corporate criminal matters. The legal team routinely assists clients with complex internal investigations, in addition to external cases headed by the DOJ and SEC. Miller & Chevalier Chartered also enjoys first-rate expertise in compliance matters, benefiting from unmatched experience serving as compliance monitors in regional FCPA enforcement settlements.

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Band 2

  1. Covington & Burling LLP
    2
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Covington & Burling enjoys a celebrated international practice group which is well versed in white-collar crime matters pertaining to Latin America. The legal team is experienced in handling internal investigations and anti-corruption due diligence for companies operating in a range of industry sectors. Covington & Burling is particularly well equipped to tackle FCPA enforcement matters.
  2. 2
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan retains a noteworthy international litigation team of experts with invaluable experience in criminal trials related to fraud, corruption and money laundering across Latin America. The legal division also possesses considerable experience assisting clients with matters related to DOJ and SEC investigations.

  3. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 2
  4. Diaz Reus & Targ LLP
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 2
  5. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    3
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton enjoys an admired global practice with remarkable capabilities in the white-collar criminal arena. The practice group is trusted counsel to key industry players with operations throughout the region, mostly in Mexico. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton regularly advises on anti-corruption compliance, as well as internal and external investigations.
  2. Kobre & Kim
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 3
  3. Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 3
  4. Ropes & Gray LLP
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Arnold & Porter
    4
    Arnold & Porter
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Arnold & Porter benefits from a significant corporate crime and investigations practice recognised for its experience handling matters throughout Latin America. The firm possesses a significant white-collar crime practice group furnishing clients with advice on fraud and anti-corruption compliance and investigations. Arnold & Porter is particularly skilled at handling post-investigation litigation in regional and international courts.

  2. Jones Day
    4
    Jones Day
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Respected international outfit Jones Day benefits from expertise in corporate crime and investigations mandates in key Latin American jurisdictions. The legal division offers in-depth experience representing clients in FCPA investigations, internal investigations and criminal proceedings relating to fraud charges. Jones Day also provides ongoing anti-corruption compliance training.

  3. 4
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Paul Hastings benefits from an international practice with diverse capabilities in the white-collar criminal space. The firm boasts remarkable experience handling corporate crime mandates and investigations matters in key Latin American jurisdictions. The legal team is adept at representing clients in anti-corruption and FCPA investigations as well as interacting with the SEC and DOJ. Paul Hastings provides additional expertise acting as a compliance monitor.
  4. Sidley Austin LLP
    4
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Sidley Austin houses a respected team with notable activity in the Latin American corporate crime and investigations space. The legal department is routinely sought after to handle white-collar criminal litigation as well as internal and external investigations, including those conducted by the SEC and DOJ. Sidley Austin is particularly active in mandates that arise in Central America, as well as in Argentina and Mexico.

  5. Morrison Foerster
    Corporate Crime & Investigations
    2026 | Band 4