• 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

Has the time come for luxury goods to be customised?

The Swiss Supreme Court has set the record straight on the right to customise luxury goods, particularly watches.
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French debt and taxation: what can we expect?

After the surprise slippage in France's public deficit in 2023 (5.5% rather than the expected 4.9%), the debate on public finances is gaining momentum.
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Switzerland and the United Kingdom have signed a mutual recognition agreement

Access to the UK financial market by Swiss providers under the Berne Financial Services Agreement: what does the future hold?
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Signing a «Dutreil» pact before transferring a company

A precautionary measure to effectively reduce tax costs in a Franco-Swiss context.
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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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