Swiss stablecoin: Switzerland is playing its trump card in the race for regulation

Switzerland faces a dual challenge: maintaining its competitiveness and appeal whilst ensuring investor protection and the stability of the financial system.

FBT Avocats SA is pleased to announce its recognition as a Leading Firm in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners Europe Guide

We are honoured to have been ranked in the ‘Banking & Finance’ and ‘Investment Funds’ categories.

FBT Avocats SA is pleased to announce its recognition as a Leading Firm in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners Global Guide

FBT Avocats SA is pleased to announce its recognition as a Leading Firm in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners Global Guide

FBT Avocats SA is delighted to announce its recognition as a Leading Firm in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide

FBT Avocats SA is delighted to announce its recognition as a Leading Firm in the Banking and Finance, Private Client, and Tax categories in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide.

Use of frozen Russian assets: what will Europe decide?

The issue of Russian assets was discussed again on Thursday 18 December at a European summit in Brussels. Leaders finally decided overnight not to use frozen Russian assets, as they were unable to reach agreement on this unprecedented solution.

FBT Avocats SA is proud to announce its recognition as a Recommended Firm in this year’s IFLR1000 Western Europe rankings

We are honoured to have been ranked in the categories of Financial Services Regulatory and Banking & Finance.

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.

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!

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