Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG

Investigation / White-Collar Crime / Litigation / Arbitration / Health Care and Life Sciences

Claudia Götz Staehelin is a partner and specialises in dispute resolution and investigations, representing and advising clients in complex domestic and cross-border court and arbitration proceedings. She is a trusted expert in internal and government-led investigations, with experience in white-collar crime, bribery, fraud, sanctions, ESG, cybercrime, and workplace incidents. She also has extensive expertise in international legal assistance, asset tracing, and compliance.

Claudia advises clients across various industries, including technology, industrial, chemical and raw materials, and financial services, and has a particular focus on highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences and healthcare. With deep understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory matters, compliance risks and industry-specific disputes makes her a sought-after advisor.

With over 20 years of experience, including as Head of Litigation at Novartis, Claudia navigates high-stakes disputes, regulatory proceedings and crisis management. She also serves as an arbitrator, particularly in ICC and Swiss Rules arbitrations.

Partner at Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG, Zurich (since 2025), Partner at Bär & Karrer AG, Basel (2023-2025), Partner at Kellerhals Carrard, Basel (2018-2023), Group Head of Litigation at Novartis, Basel (2011-2018), Partner at Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG, Zurich (2007-2011) Associate at VISCHER, Basel (2002-2007), Bar Admission (2001)

German, English

Swiss Bar Association (SAV), International Bar Association (IBA), Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), Ethics and Compliance Switzerland (ECS) (Board Member), Women in White Collar Defense Association (Swiss Chapter), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), The Sedona Conference

Studies at the University of Basel (lic. iur., 1998; Dr. iur., 2000, doctoral thesis in International Civil Procedural Law), LL.M. at the New York University of Law (Vanderbilt Scholar), 2005, Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E), 2018, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), 2020