Paul Hastings Enhances Global Footprint with Integration of Top French White Collar Defense Team


Antonin Lévy & Associates, a distinguished white collar defense boutique firm, will integrate into Paul Hastings’ global platform, as announced on Wednesday. The merger signifies a strategic expansion for Paul Hastings, which will now benefit from the expertise of Lévy and his team.

The team includes Lévy, partners Ophélia Claude and Joris Monin de Flaugergues, along with nine associates. Claude and Monin de Flaugergues are well-known for their work in representing corporations, directors, and employees in high-profile white collar crime and ESG litigation.

Lévy has an impressive portfolio, having represented leading global corporations such as Google, Apple, Continental Airlines, Facebook, Bouygues, TotalEnergies, and Renault. His role extends beyond corporate representation to assisting organizations, directors, employees, and high-profile individuals both in France and internationally.

This strategic move will undoubtedly bolster Paul Hastings’ capabilities in the white collar defense sector, particularly in the complex landscape of ESG litigation and corporate crime.

For more details on the integration, visit Bloomberg Law.