Ranking tables
Corporate Crime & Investigations | Global
Latin America - International Counsel
Rankings overview for Departments
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 5 Years Ranked
Kobre & Kim 4 Years Ranked
Ropes & Gray LLP 5 Years Ranked- Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Miller & Chevalier CharteredCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedMiller & 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.
Band 2
2 Covington & Burling LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCovington & 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 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton benefits from a notable practice group offering highly-regarded advice on corporate crime and investigations involving Latin America. The legal department is deeply involved in the handling of sophisticated cases throughout the region. Its practitioners possess both exceptional knowledge of FCPA matters and long-standing experience interacting with the SEC and DOJ. Debevoise & Plimpton is equally adept at assisting clients with anti-corruption compliance and sensitive internal investigations.

2 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher offers a strong practice boasting longstanding experience handling corporate criminal and investigations mandates throughout the region. The legal practitioners are sought after by clients in need of assistance with white-collar criminal investigations and compliance with anti-corruption legislation. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is renowned for its investigations work, and it frequently represents companies in internal investigations and FCPA matters.

2 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedQuinn 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.
Band 3

3 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedCleary 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.
3 Kobre & KimCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedKobre & Kim offers a dynamic practice and enjoys significant capabilities in corporate crime and investigations involving Latin American jurisdictions. The experienced practice group handles a wide range of high-profile matters including misconduct and money-laundering cases. The practitioners possess solid knowledge of FCPA matters and long-standing experience interacting with the SEC and DOJ.

3 Ropes & Gray LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedRopes & Gray houses experienced white-collar crime and anti-corruption experts with proven knowledge of Latin American jurisdictions. The legal department is frequently seen assisting companies with internal and external investigations, as well as civil proceedings in US courts. Ropes & Gray benefits from additional experience acting as a compliance monitor.
Band 4

4 Arnold & PorterCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedArnold & 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.

4 Jones DayCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedRespected 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.

4 Morrison FoersterCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMorrison Foerster fields a capable team in the investigations and white-collar criminal field. The law firm demonstrates significant experience handling corporate crime and investigations matters in key Latin American jurisdictions, including Argentina and Colombia. The legal team is well versed in representing clients in civil and criminal liability cases and FCPA investigations, including mandates before the SEC and DOJ. Morrison Foerster provides further expertise conducting internal investigations.

4 Paul Hastings LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedPaul 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 LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSidley 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.