L’équipe parisienne de FBT Avocats SA a été distinguée dans le Guide Gestion de Patrimoine 2025

Notre Étude y est reconnue pour sa forte notoriété en fiscalité du patrimoine ainsi qu’en assistance précontentieuse et contentieuse.

Churning: practical guidelines for portfolio managers

Churning has been in the news following a ruling in a criminal case rendered by the Swiss Supreme Court in 2024. In this ruling, our High Court established objective criteria for determining the existence of churning.

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 FBT Avocats SA team has been distinguished by The Best Lawyers in Switzerland Peer Review (2026 Edition)

Congratulations to our partners for their outstanding work in their respective practice areas!

France: the appeal of universal taxation

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

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.

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.

(Mixed) donation of a property and taxation of the gain

Taxation of property gains is deferred when the property is transferred by donation. A recent ruling by the Swiss Supreme Court clarifies the details.

FBT Avocats SA is pleased to announce its recognition as a Leading Firm in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners Europe Guide