• 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

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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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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International double taxation: behind the scenes of a discreet but decisive reversal

In a recent decision, the French tax judge has secured cross-border transfers by recognising the right to full refund of foreign tax.
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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

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
Is there implicit subordination of shareholder loans made to a company in difficulty? Juin 2025 / Allnews / Corporate and Commercial Marco Villa

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