Nadine Wantz
 

"Following a cyber attack, taormina law proved fast, knowledgeable, and easy to work with, consistently offering actionable advice. Andrea Taormina and Nadine Wantz showed incredible commitment, a very proactive manner, and were always available. A pleasure to work with."

Global Investigations Review 100 (GIR 100) 2025

"The firm supported us in a cryptocurrency fraud matter involving asset tracing and complaint filing. Their responsiveness was exceptional, and their deep understanding of the local market and regulators stood out. Andrea Taormina and Nadine Wantz provided thoughtful strategic advice and demonstrated remarkable dedication throughout."

Global Investigations Review 100 (GIR 100) 2025

"The team’s work on high-profile US criminal tax prosecutions involving Swiss-based witnesses showcased their rare ability to navigate international legal complexities. Andrea Taormina and Nadine Wantz are fierce advocates who obsess over the details – an essential quality in such high-stakes matters. Their mastery of cross-border defence work and ability to guide clients through legal minefields is unmatched."

Global Investigations Review 100 (GIR 100) 2025

"Across a range of legal and regulatory projects, taormina law consistently demonstrated experience, professionalism, and client-centricity. Andrea Taormina is widely regarded as a master strategist and the go-to counsel for executives facing regulatory storms. Nadine Wantz, a rising force in financial crime litigation, brings forensic precision and strategic clarity to every case. Both are incredibly good to work with."

Global Investigations Review 100 (GIR 100) 2025

"Across a range of legal and regulatory projects, taormina law consistently demonstrated experience, professionalism, and client-centricity. Andrea Taormina is widely regarded as a master strategist and the go-to counsel for executives facing regulatory storms. Nadine Wantz, a rising force in financial crime litigation, brings forensic precision and strategic clarity to every case. Both are incredibly good to work with."

Global Investigations Review 100 (GIR 100) 2025

"When representing top executives in complex investigations, Andrea Taormina and his team delivered top-quality work under pressure. He remained calm and strategic throughout, while Nadine Wantz impressed with her precision and professionalism."

Global Investigations Review 100 (GIR 100) 2025

"Faced with an IRS investigation requiring compliance with Swiss bank secrecy laws, I turned to taormina law. The firm offered continuity and personal attention throughout. Nadine Wantz was exceptionally professional, proactive, and efficient, giving me great confidence at every stage."

Global Investigations Review 100 (GIR 100) 2025

Nadine Wantz

MLaw, Attorney

Languages: German, English and French
Admitted to the Swiss bar

+41 44 455 66 60
wantz@taormina-law.ch

Career

  • since 2019 taormina (criminal defense attorney)
  • 2015-2018 Abegg Middendorf Taormina Rechtsanwälte (trainee attorney/attorney)
  • 2018 Admission to the Bar of Zurich Canton
  • 2014 University of Lucerne (MLaw)
  • 2013 Université du Québec à Montréal (exchange semester)
  • 2009-2014 Center for Social Law at ZHAW (research assistant/employee)
  • 2009 ZHAW (BSc ZFH in Business Law)
  • 2008 University of Applied Sciences, Berlin (exchange semester)
  • 2008 Wallbruch, Romankiewicz & Stahn Rechtsanwälte, Germany (internship)
  • 2008 Office of the District Attorney of Zurich (internship)
  • 2004-2007 commercial clerk in a law firm in Zurich
  • 2001-2004 commercial apprenticeship with academic degree
  • Zurich Bar Association Specialist Group for Criminal Defense
  • Swiss Bar Association
  • Zurich Bar Association
  • Pikett Criminal Defense Association
  • Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA)
  • European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA)
  • 2026 Panoramic Next: Anti-Corruption Switzerland in: Lexology (zusammen mit Andrea Taormina und Johanna Jean-Petit-Matile)
  • 2026 Update: Switzerland: strategy and defence in corporate criminal liability, in: GIR Global Investigations Review (zusammen mit Andrea Taormina)
  • 2026 Kommentar zu Art. 104-138 und 248-248a StPo in: Riklin/Riedo/Weber (Hrsg.), Kommentar zur StPO und JStPO sowie in Auszügen zum JStG – mit weiteren Erlassen, Orell Füssli Kommentar, 3. Aufl., Zürich 2026
  • 2024 Switzerland: Strategy and defence in corporate criminal liability, in: GIR Global Investigations Review (zusammen mit Andrea Taormina, Leonie Huber, Katarina Balac)
  • 2022 Spiegeln oder Siegeln? – Ein Dialog, in: forumpoenale 6/2022 vom 5. Dezember 2022 (zusammen mit Thomas Hunkeler, Jasna Mosimann und Andrea Taormina)
  • 2021 Der Verweis auf (substantiierte) Strafanzeigen für einen hinreichenden Tatverdacht im Entsiegelungsverfahren, Kommentierung des Entscheids GT200081-L des Zwangsmassnahmengerichts des Bezirks Zürich vom 10. Mai 2021, in: iusNet STR-STPR 30.06.2021 (zusammen mit Sarah A. Carvalho)
  • 2013 Sozialhilfe oder Leistung der sozialen Sicherheit? Versicherungspflicht aufgrund des Freizügigkeitsabkommens? BGE 138 V 206 ff., in: AJP 6/2013, S. 927 ff. (Mitautorin)
  • 2013 Datenschutz im Sozialversicherungsrecht: Weitergabe von Krankendaten an die Krankenkasse, in: Pflegerecht 4/2013, S. 252 ff. (Mitautorin)
  • 2013 Vermächtnis und amtliche Tätigkeit, in: Pflegerecht 3/2013, S. 184 ff. (Mitautorin)
  • 2025 «Das Handy im Strafverfahren: Smart – oder dumm gelaufen?» Co-Leitung Workshop am Kongress Forum Strafverteidigung
  • 2025 «Entwicklungen im Siegelungsrecht» Referentin an der Tagung vom Verein Strafverteidiger.ch
  • 2024 «Strafrechtliche Verantwortlichkeit im Rahmen von Unternehmenstransaktionen», Gastvortrag am Lehrstuhl für Law & Economics der Universität St. Gallen
  • 2023 «Die Einziehung bei Dritten», Leitung Workshop anlässlich der NPK Jahrestagung 2023
  • 2023 «Stärkung der Geschädigtenrechte», Co-Leitung Workshop anlässlich der durch OG/ZAV/STA organisierten Veranstaltung mit dem Thema «Schwerpunkt Strafprozess – Änderung der StPO»
  • 2022 «Vom alten zum neuen Siegelungsrecht, eine erste Exegese und ein paar Gedanken zu einer weiteren gesetzlichen Frist in der revidierten StPO», Referentin am Schulthess Forum Strafprozessordung 2022