• 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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Practical guide to debt enforcement and bankruptcy law, release and suspensive effect

In terms of debt enforcement and bankruptcy law, the practices of certain cantonal jurisdictions (in particular those of Vaud and Zurich) have a direct impact on the complex and sensitive process of debt recovery.
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Payment for overtime: general overview and tips

It is not uncommon for workloads to force employees to work overtime, at least from time to time. But what does the law say?
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Online signature, electronic signature: what's the difference?

There are a number of principles to bear in mind when deciding whether to sign online, so that the parties involved are aware of a number of points.
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Non-French tax residents will be impacted by the reform of the French real estate wealth tax from 1 January 2024

In line with its reputation in tax matters, France has once again amended the rules applicable to the real estate wealth tax (hereinafter referred to as the "IFI").
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Building on dismembered land: a transfer still spared by Bercy

The dismemberment of real estate ownership remains a relevant and optimal way of transferring assets.
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Recent developments on retrocessions in the advisory mandate

The Swiss Supreme Court and FINMA have issued new clarifications on retrocessions in advisory mandates and execution-only relationships.
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France's budget for 2025: it's going to be sporting!

With no majority in the National Assembly, a budget deficit and abysmal debt, the preparing and voting of the Finance Bill for 2025 is going to be quite an obstacle course.
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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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Building on dismembered land: a transfer still spared by Bercy Octobre 2024 / Allnews / Family Estate Stéphanie Barreira
Recent developments on retrocessions in the advisory mandate Septembre 2024 / Allnews / Banking and Finance Frédérique Bensahel
France's budget for 2025: it's going to be sporting! Août 2024 / Allnews / Tax Alain Moreau
Conventions fiscales internationales - Modernisation de la Convention fiscale franco-suisse sur les revenus et sur la fortune Juillet 2024 / LexisNexis Revue de Droit Fiscal / Tax Alain Moreau
Has the time come for luxury goods to be customised? Juillet 2024 / Allnews / Litigation and Arbitration Serge Fasel

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