• 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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Inheritance and banking information: what access do heirs have?

The protection of banking information does not end with the account holder: Heirs must be patient and prove their entitlement to access It.

Red card in case of dormant cash

The Paris Court of Appeal closes the door on eligibility for the ‘Dutreil’ scheme.

AMLA and criminal liability of companies in cases of money laundering

Since its introduction into Swiss law on 1 October 2003, corporate criminal liability has given rise to little published case law, making its application uncertain.

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.

The criminal liability chain and verification of the BO’s identity

This fourth article in our series addresses the often-overlooked criminal risk associated with a lack of vigilance in financial transactions.

The Legal Characterisation of a Banking Relationship Through Indicia

Whether it is asset management, investment advice or execution-only services, everything ultimately depends on the indicia that characterise the relationship between a bank and its client.

Corporate criminal liability in case of money laundering and corruption

The legal treatment of money laundering has been evolving since the 1990s. The introduction of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) in 1998 marked a major milestone.

Seven 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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