Up and Coming
Up and Coming
About
Provided by Ophélia Claude
Practice Areas
Ophélia Claude is a partner in the Investigations and White Collar Defense practice at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Paris office. Her expertise spans a broad spectrum of white collar crime, compliance, and investigations, with a strong focus on vigilance, corporate sustainability due diligence, and ESG-related litigation. Ophélia's work in these areas has made her an invaluable resource for clients navigating complex regulatory environments and ethical challenges in today’s increasingly ESG-conscious world.
Prior to joining Paul Hastings, Ophélia co-founded Antonin Lévy & Associés, a leading boutique firm specializing in litigation and investigations. This venture was a natural progression from her earlier experience at Metzner Associés. Her career also includes significant roles in the Investigation, White Collar Crime & Fraud practice at two prominent international law firms in Paris.
Since being admitted to the Paris Bar in 2012, Ophélia has earned a reputation for her exceptional legal acumen. Chambers has recognized her as “an expert in the field,” lauding her as “a very talented lawyer” and “an extremely skilled and competent professional who is both diligent and thorough.” Her dedication to ethical practice and deep understanding of ESG principles make her a key figure in the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility and legal compliance.
Professional Memberships
White-Collar Crime Young Practitionners - Founding Member
Certified Fraud Examiner
Chambers Review
Europe
Ophelia Claude makes her debut in the rankings this year, with a growing reputation in the market for her work advising clients on duty of vigilance cases, as well as the implementation of anti-corruption programmes and policies. She joined Paul Hastings in September 2024.
Ophelia Claude represents a range of corporate and private clients in criminal cases, including politicians, executives, energy and technology companies. She joined Paul Hastings in September 2024.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is an extremely skilled and competent lawyer who is very diligent and thorough. She covers every angle and detail."
"Ophélia is available and easy to work with. She is very competent and serious. It was a pleasure to work with her on the case."
"Ophelia Claude is a very talented lawyer. She has an excellent understanding of international markets and clients and is able to explain the local specificities well."
"The work Ophelia did on our case was excellent. She is an expert in the field and a good professional."
"She listens to the needs of the client but she also never gives in. She can be convincing when she needs to be."
"She is an extremely skilled and competent lawyer who is very diligent and thorough. She covers every angle and detail."
"Ophélia is available and easy to work with. She is very competent and serious. It was a pleasure to work with her on the case."
"Ophelia Claude is a very talented lawyer. She has an excellent understanding of international markets and clients and is able to explain the local specificities well."
"The work Ophelia did on our case was excellent. She is an expert in the field and a good professional."
"She listens to the needs of the client but she also never gives in. She can be convincing when she needs to be."
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