Washington, DC, October 24, 2024 – Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced today that the firm and several individuals were recognized in the 2025 edition of Legal 500 Latin America. The firm is once again ranked Tier 1 in the International Firms – Compliance and Investigations category. International Department Chair Alejandra Montenegro Almonte has been named as a Leading Individual and Latin America Practice Lead Matteson Ellis received a Leading Individual recognition for the fourth time. Member Gregory Bates was recognized as a Next Generation Partner and Counsel Leah Moushey as a Leading Associate. 

Also highlighted were White Collar Defense Practice Lead William Barry, International Arbitration Practice Lead Margarita R. Sánchez, and Members Maria Lapetina, Jeffrey Lehtman, and James Tillen.

Legal 500 recognized Miller & Chevalier as a trailblazer in white-collar crime and investigations, stating, 

"Miller & Chevalier Chartered remains at the forefront of white-collar crime, investigations and compliance matters in Latin America. It operates in all the key markets including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile and Peru. It has worked on many of the headline investigations and enforcement actions in the region, including landmark FCPA settlements, along with large-scale compliance and anti-corruption programmes. With its focus on white-collar defense work, the Washington DC firm has developed a team of top practitioners, many of whom have a major focus on Latin America. Many team members are fluent or native Spanish or Portuguese speakers, including a number that have deep cultural connections to the region. Matteson Ellis is a leader in anti-corruption and investigations, a vastly experienced figure in FCPA investigations and an authority on compliance and best practice for major corporates and governments. James Tillen is also highly-rated with a background in headline and big-ticket investigations, having represented clients in some of the largest cases in the region. Alejandra Montenegro Almonte has also made a significant impression on the market, leading clients in investigations across multiple jurisdictions and establishing herself as a top expert in FCPA matters. Jeffrey Lehtman, William Barry and Margarita Sánchez are additional well-regarded practitioners, as are Gregory Bates and Maria Lapetina. Counsel Leah Moushey also impresses." 

About Miller & Chevalier 

Founded in 1920, Miller & Chevalier is a Washington, DC law firm with a global perspective and leading practices in Tax, International Law, Litigation, ERISA, White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations, Government Contracts, and Government Affairs. Miller & Chevalier is a top-ranked firm sharply focused on targeted areas that interact with the federal government. A significant number of firm lawyers have held senior positions in the U.S. government and have written many of the regulations they currently help clients navigate. For more information on the firm, visit www.millerchevalier.com.

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