Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has committed considerable resources and expertise to its Latin America white collar defence and investigations practice. It has an impressive record in achieving declinations for clients on a range of matters from the deputy attorney general, DOJ and SEC, and has successfully represented clients in investigations by multiple regulators, resulting in no penalties. In 2023, it represented Grupo Aval and its majority-owned subsidiary Corficolombiana in securing a coordinated resolution of investigations by the DOJ and the SEC. It has also continued to act for clients in large cases linked to the Lava Jato investigation in Brazil. Greg Andres is co-head of the white-collar defence and investigations group, and has taken prime roles in major Latin America cases; he has recently represented clients in government inquiries and FCPA investigations in Latin America. Martine Beamon is also co-head of the group and has extensive Latin America experience. Washington DC partner Daniel Kahn held several senior roles at the DOJ, including as chief of the FCPA unit, and has an established record in cases across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru, among other jurisdictions; he continues to advise clients in connection with multiple investigations, anti-corruption and compliance matters throughout the region. Tatiana Martins is a native Portuguese and fluent Spanish speaker, and remains one of the firm’s most active partners in Latin America investigations. Native Spanish speaker Antonio Perez-Marques has also represented clients in a series of internal investigations and compliance programmes, among other matters. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.