• 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

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.
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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.
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Access to the UK financial market by Swiss service providers under the Berne Financial Services Agreement: what does the future hold?

Managing cross-border risks is a major challenge and a cost for financial service providers; it is also a major concern for FINMA.
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What measures can be taken to deal with tax uncertainty in France?

With no majority in the National Assembly, a budget deficit and abysmal national debt, preparing and voting on the Finance Bill for 2025 is going to prove particularly perilous.
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France: what will taxation look like in 2026?

With no compromise reached within the allotted time frame, budget discussions will resume in January, bringing with them a host of uncertainties.
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Company director and contract with oneself: Yes, but...

Case law has ultimately identified a number of important principles. A recent decision of the Federal Supreme Court helps illustrate the issues and shed light on the solutions adopted.
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Inheritance and banking information: what access do heirs have?

The protection of banking information does not end with the account holder: Heirs must be patient and prove their entitlement to access It.
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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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Latest publications and media

France: what will taxation look like in 2026? Janvier 2026 / Allnews / Tax , Family Estate Alain Moreau
Use of frozen Russian assets: what will Europe decide? Décembre 2025 / TSR/RTS / Banking and Finance Julien Le Fort
Company director and contract with oneself: Yes, but... Novembre 2025 / Allnews / Corporate and Commercial Marco Villa
Inheritance and banking information: what access do heirs have? Octobre 2025 / Allnews / Litigation and Arbitration Serge Fasel , Théo Goetschin
FBT Avocats SA is proud to announce its recognition as a Recommended Firm in this year’s IFLR1000 Western Europe rankings Octobre 2025 / Banking and Finance Frédérique Bensahel

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