Ophélia Claude

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 3

Corporate Compliance & Investigations

France

2 Years Ranked

Band 4

White-Collar Crime

France

3 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Europe 2024

About

Provided by Ophélia Claude

France

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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Corporate Compliance & Investigations - France

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Ophelia Claude has 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.

Editorial individuel

Ophelia Claude a une réputation croissante sur le marché pour son travail de conseil aux clients sur les dossiers de devoir de vigilance, ainsi que sur la mise en œuvre de programmes et de politiques anti-corruption. Elle a rejoint Paul Hastings en septembre 2024.

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White-Collar Crime - France

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Ophélia 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.

Editorial individuel

Ophélia Claude représente de nombreux types de clients privés et d’entreprises dans des affaires pénales, notamment des politiciens, des dirigeants, des entreprises du secteur de l’énergie et de la technologie. Elle a rejoint Paul Hastings en septembre 2024.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She is quite exceptional. She is on time, very clear, precise, with a fine and quick understanding of the issues, and is very experienced.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers France

Elle est tout à fait exceptionnelle. Elle est à l’heure, très claire, précise, avec une compréhension fine et rapide des enjeux, et elle est très expérimentée.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers France

It is really nice to work with her. She is hard-working and knows her cases. She has really good knowledge of the law; she is a real specialist.