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FBT Attorneys-at-Law Offices
RUE DU 31-DÉCEMBRE 47
CASE POSTALE 6120
1211 GENEVA 6
Switzerland
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Me Jean-Luc Bochatay
Work Department
Tax Law
Position
Jean-Luc Bochatay is a co-founder and Chairman of FBT Avocats SA. He has broad experience in tax, finance and corporate commercial issues regarding Swiss and foreign corporations and their shareholders. He regularly advises individuals and corporate clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters. Jean-Luc Bochatay has extensive experience in handling and coordinating multi-jurisdictional projects. He is considered as a leading expert in Swiss-French regulatory and tax matters.EXPERTISE
Areas of specialization: Swiss-French cross-border issues
Tax disclosures
Administrative assistance in tax matters
Commercial and contract law Asset restructuring
Career
Since 1993 : Partner, FBT Avocats SA, Geneva
1992-1993 : Associate, Pirenne, Python, Peter and Schifferli, Geneva
1988-1990 : Head of Legal Department, Foncia Group, Paris
Languages
French, English, German and Italian
Memberships
Geneva Bar Association
Swiss Bar Association
International Bar Association (IBA)
Business Club Dun & Bradstreet (Suisse) SA.
Education
1992 – Admission to the Geneva Bar
1989 – Law Degree, University of Lausanne
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Tax
FBT Attorneys-at-Law advises on the establishment and restructuring of companies, and related tax planning and tax optimisation matters. Team co-head Michel Abt advises banks, private banks, and private clients on all kinds of tax-related issues, including cross-border matters. Jean-Luc Bochatay, who also co-heads the team, specialises in all aspects of tax proceedings, whether it be assisting and representing banks and their clients before the tax authorities, in international administrative assistance in tax matters or criminal tax procedures.
Switzerland > Private client
In addition to advising high-net worth individuals and families, FBT Attorneys-at-Law caters to a broad range of clients, including trustees, banking institutions, asset managers, and charitable foundations. The team has experience advising on inheritance disputes, private banking, and international successions, among other matters. Jean-Luc Bochatay is a tax expert who frequently handles cross-border matters. Located in Paris, Pascale Cano focusses on estate planning and other family-related mandates.