• 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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The criminal liability chain and the punishability of the company

The increase in proceedings for organisational failings calls for greater vigilance in the implementation of preventive measures.
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New ANRA: A barrier to cross-border mergers and acquisitions?

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).
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French case law updates on trusts and foundations for the year 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.
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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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The criminal liability chain and the punishability of the company Mai 2026 / Allnews / White-collar crime , Droit pénal économique Jean-Marie Kiener , Théo Goetschin
New ANRA: A barrier to cross-border mergers and acquisitions? Mai 2026 / Allnews / Corporate and Commercial Marco Villa
French case law updates on trusts and foundations for the year 2026 Mai 2026 / Tax Alain Moreau
The criminal liability chain and money laundering by omission Avril 2026 / Allnews / White-collar crime , Droit pénal économique Théo Goetschin , Matthieu Tkatch
Swiss stablecoin: Switzerland is playing its trump card in the race for regulation Avril 2026 / Allnews / Banking and Finance Frédérique Bensahel

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