• 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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Churning objectivity: some useful parameters

In private law, churning is not a defined term, and the question of when an asset manager engages in behaviour that constitutes churning depends on several factors.

Focus on the French Finance Act 2025

The new Finance Act contains several measures affecting taxation of individuals.

France: Fines on declaration obligations of trusts and foundations

Failure to comply with the aforementioned reporting obligations may result in a fine of €20,000 per failure to report over a period of four years.

Taxation of the super-rich: French ideas for consideration

Faced with the political risk of upsetting the working, middle and even wealthy classes, the priority now seems to be to tax «premium» taxpayers.

The Non-Competition Clause in the Digital Age

Not all electronic signatures allow a non-compete clause to be validly concluded.

The Tricky Treatment of French SCIs in an International Context

Setting up a French SCI (real estate company) to acquire real estate is often presented as an efficient structuring tool [...] However, this type of investment vehicle can entail numerous pitfalls, especially in a Franco-Swiss context...

The criminal liability chain and failure to report to MROS

Relationship managers, the compliance department and the institution itself are all exposed to criminal liability in the event of a failure to report to MROS.

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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