• FBT Attorneys-at-Law

    FBT lawyers and tax advisers have worked in banks, multinational companies, international trust companies, family offices, notary offices and law firms, in Switzerland, in France and in other countries.

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  • A law firm based in Geneva and Paris

    Founded in 1993, FBT Attorneys-at-Law (FBT) is a multidisciplinary law firm which operates in the financial and commercial sectors as well as in niche activities, with a predominantly cross-border dimension.

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  • Team specialisation and specialised group synergies

    Constant exchanges among these groups translates into continual sharing of up-to-date information in each area.

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International double taxation: behind the scenes of a discreet but decisive reversal

In a recent decision, the French tax judge has secured cross-border transfers by recognising the right to full refund of foreign tax.
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France: the appeal of universal taxation

The idea of introducing broader taxation on taxpayers leaving France is a recurring theme in tax news.
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Is there implicit subordination of shareholder loans made to a company in difficulty?

The Swiss Supreme Court has just handed down an interesting decision on the controversial question of whether and under what conditions loans from persons closely related to a company in difficulty are subordinated.
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Overview of the main French-Swiss tax news

The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of current tax developments in Switzerland and France on issues that may be of interest to both jurisdictions.
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International double taxation: behind the scenes of a discreet but decisive reversal

In a recent decision, the French tax judge has secured cross-border transfers by recognising the right to full refund of foreign tax.
Read more

France: the appeal of universal taxation

The idea of introducing broader taxation on taxpayers leaving France is a recurring theme in tax news.
Read more

Is there implicit subordination of shareholder loans made to a company in difficulty?

The Swiss Supreme Court has just handed down an interesting decision on the controversial question of whether and under what conditions loans from persons closely related to a company in difficulty are subordinated.
Read more

Six teams in Geneva and Paris

The firm’s organization comprises specialized and complementary legal teams working in two locations and focused on the following spheres of expertise:

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AMLA and criminal liability of companies in cases of money laundering Septembre 2025 / Allnews / Banking and Finance Frédérique Bensahel , Julien Le Fort
International double taxation: behind the scenes of a discreet but decisive reversal Août 2025 / Allnews / Family Estate Stéphanie Barreira
France: the appeal of universal taxation Juillet 2025 / Allnews / Tax Alain Moreau
Is there implicit subordination of shareholder loans made to a company in difficulty? Juin 2025 / Allnews / Corporate and Commercial Marco Villa
Overview of the main French-Swiss tax news Mai 2025 / LexisNexis / Tax Alain Moreau , Michel Abt

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