Fabbro & Partners SA - FLD

What Fabbro & Partners SA - FLD does

Fabbro & Partners SA (FLD) is a multidisciplinary law firm association operating across Switzerland and Italy, founded in 1980 by Dr. Sebastiano Floris as the first legal consultancy in Switzerland specializing in Italian law. The firm is structured around two service divisions — the Italian Desk and the Swiss Desk — and integrates lawyers, accountants, and consultants to deliver cross-border legal and tax advisory services. Practice areas span corporate law, tax analysis, commercial and contract law, real estate, civil law, criminal law (including white-collar matters), M&A and company transfers, international arbitration, and inheritance and family law. The firm maintains two physical offices in Lausanne (headquarters) and Lugano (opened January 1, 2023), and is a co-founder of the Omnia international network of independent law firms with Italian desks, which spans 17 countries and 34 cities with 235 lawyers.

FLD's customer base is bifurcated between Swiss and Italian entrepreneurs seeking cross-border corporate, tax, and transactional advisory, and high-net-worth individuals/families relocating between Switzerland and Italy to leverage programs such as the Italian EUR 100,000 flat tax, impatriate worker regimes, and the recently promoted 7% pensioner flat tax. The firm also handles litigation and international arbitration before Swiss, Italian, and international chambers. The business model is sales-led, driven by professional referrals and content marketing on cross-border legal topics; pricing is engagement-based with multi-year contract cadences. The firm has no disclosed AI/technology stack, no funding history, and no M&A activity; its competitive position rests on accumulated jurisdictional expertise, brand longevity since 1980, and the Omnia distribution network.

Name

Fabbro & Partners SA - FLD

Legal name

Fabbro & Partners SA

Website

https://fld-law.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fabbro & Partners SA (FLD) is a multidisciplinary Swiss-Italian law firm association founded in 1980, providing cross-border legal and tax advisory — including corporate, tax, real estate, M&A, and arbitration — to entrepreneurs, HNW individuals, and families operating between Switzerland and Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal and Tax Advisory Services: Professional services revenue generated through legal consultation, corporate law, tax analysis, real estate law, civil law, criminal law, and international arbitration services for Swiss and Italian clients. Services are rendered to entrepreneurs, families, and individuals requiring cross-border legal expertise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

FLD is a multidisciplinary Swiss-Italian law firm association offering cross-border legal and tax advisory services through two specialized desks: an Italian Desk and a Swiss Desk. Practice areas include corporate law, tax analysis, commercial and contract law, real estate law, civil law, criminal law, international arbitration, inheritance and family law, and mergers & acquisitions. The firm serves Swiss and Italian entrepreneurs, families, and high net worth individuals requiring dual-jurisdiction legal expertise.

Product overview

Fabbro & Partners SA - FLD is a multidisciplinary law firm association operating in Italy and Switzerland, offering comprehensive legal services. The firm operates through two specialized divisions: Italian Desk and Swiss Desk. Core practice areas include corporate law, tax analysis, commercial and contract law, real estate, civil law, criminal law, international arbitration, and inheritance/family law. The firm serves Swiss and Italian entrepreneurs and international clients requiring cross-border legal expertise in civil, criminal, and administrative matters, with particular focus on commercial, corporate, contract law, M&A, international arbitration, real estate, tax, inheritance, and family law.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Law Services Legal advisory on corporate and commercial matters for Swiss and Italian entrepreneurs, including company formation, governance, restructuring, and ongoing corporate compliance across both jurisdictions.
• Tax Analysis Services Verification and assistance in organizing optimal fiscal structures when setting up companies in Switzerland and Italy, including expertise on bilateral tax treaties and residency regimes such as the Italian flat tax.
• Commercial & Contract Law Services Legal support for commercial transactions in Switzerland, Italy, and internationally, including contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute advice.
• Real Estate Law Services Comprehensive legal solutions for real estate matters including property acquisition, sale, and management in Switzerland and Italy.
• Civil Law Services Representation before courts in Switzerland and Italy, as well as before Swiss, Italian, and international arbitration chambers in civil matters.
• Criminal Law Services Legal representation in criminal cases including white-collar crimes in Switzerland and Italy.
• International Arbitration Services Dispute resolution through international arbitration proceedings for cross-border commercial matters, leveraging FLD's involvement in drafting major arbitration chamber rules.
• Inheritance & Family Law Services Legal counsel on inheritance matters, estate planning, and family law including succession and inheritance tax implications across Swiss and Italian jurisdictions.
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Company Transfers Legal advisory on M&A transactions and transfers of companies across Swiss and Italian jurisdictions.
• Italian Desk Specialized desk providing Italian law services for clients operating between Italy and Switzerland, with expertise in cross-border matters.
• Swiss Desk Specialized desk providing Swiss law services for Italian and international clients, with offices in both Switzerland and Italy.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Omnia International Law Firm NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980FLD is one of the founders of Omnia, the first network of independent law firms with Italian desks. The network spans 17 countries and 34 cities worldwide, comprising 235 lawyers. This partnership enables FLD to provide seamless cross-border legal services to clients with interests in multiple jurisdictions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BonelliErede: Leading Italian independent law firm with corporate, tax, and international arbitration practices. Comparable to FLD's full-service offering and competes for Italian-side of cross-border mandates.
• Chiomenti Studio Legale: Major Italian full-service law firm with strong cross-border corporate, tax, and M&A practices. Directly comparable to FLD's Italian Desk practice and competes for the same Italian corporate and HNW mandates.
• Homburger: Premier Swiss law firm with corporate, tax, and cross-border practices. Comparable to FLD's Swiss Desk and competes for the Swiss side of cross-border Italian-Swiss mandates.
• Lenz & Staehelin: Top Swiss law firm with strong international tax and corporate practices. Comparable to FLD for cross-border Swiss mandates involving Italian interests.
• Pirola Pennuto Zei & Associati: Italian tax and legal advisory firm with strong cross-border tax practice. Directly comparable to FLD's Italian tax analysis service for clients structuring between Italy and Switzerland.
• NCTM Studio Legale: Independent Italian law firm with strong corporate, tax, and cross-border practices. Comparable in serving Italian entrepreneurs and HNW individuals needing Italian-side legal advice.
• Bär & Karrer: Leading Swiss law firm specializing in corporate, tax, and M&A. Comparable to FLD's Swiss Desk for Swiss-resident entrepreneurs and HNW families with international structuring needs.

Emerging players

• Studio Legale Tributario Biscozzi Nobili: Boutique Italian tax law firm with strong cross-border practice. Comparable to FLD's tax analysis services for HNW individuals and corporate clients.
• Maisto e Associati: Italian boutique tax law firm specializing in international and corporate tax. Comparable to FLD's cross-border tax advisory for HNW clients and Italian entrepreneurs.

Broad incumbents

• Bird & Bird (Italy): International law firm with Italian Desk operations. Comparable in serving clients needing Italian legal services as part of cross-border mandates, though not specialized in Italian-Swiss corridor matters like FLD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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