• 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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Latest publications

French case law updates on trusts and foundations for the year 2026

Since the start of 2026, there have been three notable judgments concerning the tax treatment of trusts and foundations under French tax law. Here is a summary of these three cases.
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The criminal liability chain and money laundering by omission

The tightening of anti-money laundering requirements is leading financial intermediaries to treat a lack of due diligence as an independent criminal risk.
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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.
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French Real Estate Holding Companies (SCI): Key Pitfalls for Non Resident Investors

The purpose of this article is to provide a concise overview of the main pitfalls faced by investors who choose to structure their French property investments through an SCI.
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The criminal liability chain and searches

How should a company respond to a search? An overview of the rules governing the duty to hand over documents and the sealing of evidence.
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The Tax Treatment of French Sociétés Civiles Immobilières (SCIs) in Switzerland

Many Swiss residents who own real estate in France hold such property through a French SCI.
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The Non-Competition Clause in the Digital Age

Not all electronic signatures allow a non-compete clause to be validly concluded.
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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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Latest publications and media

The criminal liability chain and searches Septembre 2026 / Allnews / White-collar crime Théo Goetschin , Julien Le Fort
The Tax Treatment of French Sociétés Civiles Immobilières (SCIs) in Switzerland Septembre 2026 / Allnews / Tax , Family Estate Jean-Luc Bochatay
The Non-Competition Clause in the Digital Age Août 2026 / Allnews / Labour and social insurance Serge Fasel , Théo Goetschin
The Tricky Treatment of French SCIs in an International Context Juillet 2026 / ASG / Tax , Family Estate Alain Moreau , Jean-Luc Bochatay
The criminal liability chain and failure to report to MROS Juillet 2026 / Allnews / White-collar crime Théo Goetschin , Noémie Pauli

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