• 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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France further reinforces its anti-abuse tax arsenal

The French Finance Act for 2024 has introduced a number of new measures, particularly in the area of international taxation. It has further reinforced an already particularly repressive anti-abuse provision.
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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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A Threat to Foreign Holding Companies Owned by French Residents

For several years, the French tax administration has intensified its scrutiny of holding companies owned by French tax residents.
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Gathering evidence in the workplace: a frequently overlooked criminal risk

Swiss companies are regularly confronted with foreign requests for evidence without always understanding the potential criminal consequences.
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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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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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A Threat to Foreign Holding Companies Owned by French Residents Février 2026 / Tax Focus / Tax Alain Moreau
Gathering evidence in the workplace: a frequently overlooked criminal risk Février 2026 / White-collar crime , Droit pénal économique Théo Goetschin , Matthieu Tkatch
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 , White-collar crime Julien Le Fort
Company director and contract with oneself: Yes, but... Novembre 2025 / Allnews / Corporate and Commercial Marco Villa

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