Washington, DC, November 2, 2026 – Miller & Chevalier Chartered announced today that the firm and several individuals were recognized in the 2027 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 and Latin America Practice Lead Matteson Ellis were both named Leading Partners, and Members Maria Elena Lapetina and Leah Moushey were named Next Generation Partners.

Also recognized in this category are Firm Chair William Barry alongside International Department Vice-Chair and FCPA & International Anti-Corruption Practice Lead James Tillen.

Legal 500 recognized Miller & Chevalier as a leader in the region, stating, 

Miller & Chevalier Chartered is a white-collar crime and investigations heavyweight. Based in Washington DC, it covers corruption, fraud, sanctions, and other compliance matters in key markets such as Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru. Under the Trump administration, the firm has shifted its focus to FCPA enforcement where bribery conduct is linked to cartels and organised crime. It has also upped its emphasis on economic sanctions actions in Latin America and cases linked to the Antiterrorism Act and designated foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs). Moreover, the team has advised a series of financial services clients on anti-money laundering programmes across the region. Matteson Ellis, a fluent Spanish and Portuguese speaker, leads the Latin America practice. Alejandra Montenegro Almonte, a native Spanish speaker, has an extensive record in FCPA investigations and monitorships. James Tillen is also active across the region, while Maria Elena Lapetina and Leah Moushey are other key members of the team."

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