Anton Berezin

Anton Berezin is a Senior Associate in Miller & Chevalier's International department. He focuses his practice on anti-corruption and sanctions compliance and enforcement matters, as well as internal investigations and international arbitration proceedings. 

Having lived and practiced as a U.S. attorney based in Russia for over a decade, Mr. Berezin has intimate knowledge and understanding of the region and its businesses. Mr. Berezin counsels clients concerning issues related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), internal investigations, economic sanctions, international trade, export controls, and regulatory compliance. He represents and advocates clients’ interests before the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and other relevant government authorities. Mr. Berezin leads development of comprehensive compliance programs, provides training to clients, and conducts internal investigations. His experience includes handling cross-border litigation and arbitration cases valued in the billions of U.S. dollars. His work in asset tracing has resulted in significant recoveries for his clients.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Berezin worked for a law firm in Russia as counsel advising Russian and international clients on cross-border litigation, asset tracing, and arbitration proceedings in various jurisdictions throughout the world. Additionally, he has experience coordinating and handling internal and regulatory compliance investigations at international companies, as well as advising Russian companies on compliance procedures and their implementation. He was one of the few foreign attorneys registered with the Russian Ministry of Justice who practiced law in the Russian Federation.

Mr. Berezin is fluent in Russian.