Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG impresses with its internal investigations and corporate crime capabilities, regularly acting for multinational corporations across the pharmaceutical, healthcare, retail and financial services sectors. The practice is co-led by Claudia Götz Staehelin, who is ‘highly effective’ in internal investigations, governance failures and ESG-linked compliance reviews, and Patrik Salzmann, who brings expertise in cross-border criminal investigations, sanctions matters and asset-related proceedings. Also integral to the team is Roberto Dallafior, ’outstanding and experienced’ in contentious regulatory mandates, with particular strength in FINMA enforcement actions and banking-related investigations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Client and result-oriented, exceptional industry knowledge, very pragmatic and agile approach to cases.’ \n‘Roberto Dallafior has invaluable industry experience and a very solid and down-to-earth approach to cases.’ \n‘The individual I’m in contact with is Roberto Dallafior. As per my personal experience, an outstanding and experienced lawyer with specific knowledge in financial market regulation.’ \n‘Highly professional boutique firm.’ \n‘Claudia Götz Staehelin stands out as a highly effective lawyer who is always fully committed and willing to go the extra mile for her clients. She is a leader not only in arbitration and litigation, but also in leading investigations.’ \n‘The team combines top-tier disputes expertise with deep business insight, handling complex investigations, arbitrations and high-stakes litigation with creativity, strategic clarity and partner-led guidance.’ \n‘I would like to highlight Claudia Götz Staehelin. Her rare combination of senior in-house leadership and top-tier private practice experience gives her an unmatched understanding of how multinational businesses operate.’ \n‘Claudia Götz Staehelin is a great asset to the firm. Apart from her excellent skills, qualifications and broad experience, she has excellent contact with the client. A direct, personal and friendly approach combined with efficiency.’
Key clients
- University Hospital Zurich
Work highlights
Led an internal investigation for University Hospital Zurich.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Claudia Götz Staehelin; Patrik Salzmann
Other key lawyers
Roberto Dallafior; Mladen Stojiljkovic; Florentin Weibel; Tobias Thaler