FBT Attorneys-at-Law is a law firm based in Geneva and Paris

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

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

13 January 2025

Managing cross-border risks is a major challenge and a cost for financial service providers; it is also a major concern for FINMA.

What measures can be taken to deal with tax uncertainty in France?

13 January 2025

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.

Impact of the conclusion of a lease on property pledge

6 January 2025

A lease agreement does not constitute an easement, a charge on land or a real right within the meaning of the Civil Code.

Cryptocurrencies, the other side of the coin: taxes

2 December 2024

With bitcoin soon to reach $100,000, tax authorities are rubbing their hands.

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The criminal liability chain and the punishability of the company

18 May 2026

The increase in proceedings for organisational failings calls for greater vigilance in the implementation of preventive measures.

New ANRA: A barrier to cross-border mergers and acquisitions?

11 May 2026

The Federal Council has opened a consultation on a preliminary draft revision of the Act on the Acquisition of Immovable Property in Switzerland by Foreign Non-Residents (ANRA).

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

4 May 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.

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: