• 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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Churning objectivity: some useful parameters

In private law, churning is not a defined term, and the question of when an asset manager engages in behaviour that constitutes churning depends on several factors.
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Focus on the French Finance Act 2025

The new Finance Act contains several measures affecting taxation of individuals.
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France: Fines on declaration obligations of trusts and foundations

Failure to comply with the aforementioned reporting obligations may result in a fine of €20,000 per failure to report over a period of four years.
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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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Churning objectivity: some useful parameters Mars 2025 / Allnews / Banking and Finance Frédérique Bensahel , Aurélie Moyal-Azra
Focus on the French Finance Act 2025 Mars 2025 / Tax , Family Estate Alain Moreau
France: Fines on declaration obligations of trusts and foundations Février 2025 / Tax Focus / Tax Alain Moreau
Taxation of the super-rich: French ideas for consideration Février 2025 / Allnews / Tax , Family Estate Alain Moreau
Access to the UK financial market by Swiss service providers under the Berne Financial Services Agreement: what does the future hold? Janvier 2025 / BSL Banking in Switzerland and Liechstenstein / Banking and Finance Frédérique Bensahel

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