• 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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To prevent the misuse of bankruptcy, the legislator has decided to amend certain rules with effect from 1st January 2025

Around 15,000 bankruptcies are opened in Switzerland every year. Over 40% of them are suspended due to insufficient assets, making them ineligible for realisation.
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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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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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Red card in case of dormant cash

The Paris Court of Appeal closes the door on eligibility for the ‘Dutreil’ scheme.
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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.
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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

Inheritance and banking information: what access do heirs have? Octobre 2025 / Allnews / Litigation and Arbitration Serge Fasel , Théo Goetschin
Red card in case of dormant cash Septembre 2025 / Allnews / Family Estate Jérôme Bissardon
AMLA and criminal liability of companies in cases of money laundering Septembre 2025 / Allnews / Banking and Finance Frédérique Bensahel , Julien Le Fort
International double taxation: behind the scenes of a discreet but decisive reversal Août 2025 / Allnews / Family Estate Stéphanie Barreira
France: the appeal of universal taxation Juillet 2025 / Allnews / Tax Alain Moreau

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