The Legal 500

Within Geneva, FBT Attorneys-at-Law is a third tier firm,

‘Top firm’ FBT Attorneys-at-Law provides ‘a very good level of service’, and is noted for its ‘know-how and expertise’ in banking matters. It has great strength in the funds area – it advises on collective investment funds and investment management – and acts on bank loans, pledges and real estate financing. Michel Abt is ‘strong in real estate funds’ and Frédérique Bensahel is an expert in financial products distribution.

Within Dispute resolution, tier 5

‘Reliable and responsive’, FBT Attorneys-at-Law gives ‘real value for money’. The team handles arbitration – including recently representing a Brazilian pharmaceuticals company in arbitration against a Spanish counterparty – and also handles banking and finance litigation and employment disputes. Christophe Wilhelm and Serge Fasel are recommended for ‘great communication, professionalism, strategic thinking and excellence in negotiations’.

Within Geneva, FBT Attorneys-at-Law is a third tier firm,

FBT Attorneys-at-Law’s nine-partner team provides ‘valuable advice and support’. It is strong in banking and finance, private banking, corporate and commercial work, and dispute resolution. Frédérique Bensahel is recommended.

Within Mergers and acquisitions, tier 4

FBT Attorneys-at-Law operates ‘fast, with good commercial understanding and reasoning’. It advised a high-profile company on the acquisition of a minority stakeholding by a number of partners in the company, and advised an international company on reinsurance. Christophe Wilhelm leads the team.

Within Private banking, FBT Attorneys-at-Law is a third tier firm,

FBT Attorneys-at-Law is praised for its ‘industry knowledge and rapid response times’, and provides ‘a very high-quality service’. Notable strengths include investment management and French tax disclosures. Practice head Frédérique Bensahel is ‘pragmatic, with an excellent understanding of the underlying financial and banking mechanisms’.

Within Tax, FBT Attorneys-at-Law is a third tier firm,

FBT Attorneys-at-Law demonstrates ‘a very high level of expertise and a strong commitment to the client relationship’. It has a substantial practice handling tax disclosures for French clients, and also advises on general corporate, banking or financing taxation issues. Team head Monica Favre provides ‘priceless’ advice to clients and is ably supported by Jean-Luc Bochatay and a team of ‘brilliant young lawyers’.