Claudia Walz
About Claudia Walz
Claudia Walz serves as Senior Counsel Europe at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive legal experience, including roles at VISCHER AG and Pestalozzi, and holds advanced degrees in law from institutions such as UNSW Australia and Universität Basel.
Current Role at Mettler-Toledo International
Claudia Walz serves as Senior Counsel Europe at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal guidance and support across European operations. Her expertise in corporate law and arbitration contributes to the company's compliance and risk management strategies. She is based in Greifensee, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland.
Previous Experience at Mettler-Toledo International
Prior to her current position, Claudia Walz worked as Corporate Counsel Europe at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. During her three years in this role, she focused on legal matters affecting the company's European business, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and managing legal risks.
Legal Career at VISCHER AG
Claudia Walz held multiple positions at VISCHER AG, starting as a Junior Associate in 2009 and advancing to Attorney at Law - Senior Associate in Litigation & Arbitration from 2017 to 2018. Her tenure at VISCHER AG lasted a total of five years, during which she gained significant experience in litigation and arbitration.
Educational Background in Law
Claudia Walz has a comprehensive educational background in law. She studied at Universität Basel, where she earned her lic. iur. from 2003 to 2008. She also completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at UNSW Australia from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she achieved the Arbitration Practitioner (ArbP), CAS in Arbitration at the Swiss Arbitration Academy from 2014 to 2015.
Bar Admission and Qualifications
Claudia Walz is admitted to practice law in Switzerland, having completed the Advokaturprüfung Kanton Basel-Landschaft. This qualification allows her to represent clients in legal matters and contributes to her expertise in the field of arbitration and litigation.