Claudia Götz Staehelin specializes in complex investigations and disputes at the intersection of civil, criminal, and regulatory matters. She leads major internal investigations, advises on crisis management, and provides strategic compliance guidance.

Claudia represents clients in domestic and cross-border litigations across various industries, in international judicial and administrative assistance, and in investigations by Swiss and foreign authorities. She has a focus on Healthcare & Life Sciences, advising on pharmaceutical regulations and compliance. In her areas of expertise, Claudia also serves as an arbitrator and acts as counsel in commercial arbitrations.

Drawing on her experience as former Head of Litigation at Novartis, Claudia excels in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional projects. Her extensive international experience includes assessing litigation and investigation risks and providing strategic guidance in high-stakes decision-making. Her in-house and corporate investigation work has deepened her understanding of ESG challenges and opportunities.

Claudia is listed by Chambers & Partners and by Legal 500 as one of Switzerland's leading business lawyers in the areas of Healthcare and Life Sciences as well as Regulatory, Investigations and Compliance. Legal 500 lists her as “Leading Individual” for Regulatory, Compliance & Investigation and for Healthcare & Life Sciences.

• Partner at a Swiss commercial law firm (2018-2023)
• Head Litigation of Novartis (2011-2018)
• Partner at a Zurich law firm (2007-2011)
• Associate at a Swiss commercial law firm (2002-2007)
• LL.M., New York University, School of Law, Vanderbilt Scholar, specialization in US litigation (2005)
• Admitted to the Basel-Stadt bar (2001)
• University of Basel: Dr. iur. (2000)
• University of Basel: lic. iur. (1998)

• Ethics and Compliance Switzerland (ECS) (Board Member)
• Women in White Collar Defense Association (Swiss Chapter)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
• The Sedona Conference
• International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
• Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)