Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
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About
Provided by Wiersholm
The members of our tax law team are among Norway's most prominent experts on the area. We have extensive experience with and much activity in tax law. A major part of our activities in tax law is transaction-oriented, and we often assist in cross-border transactions. We also have considerable experience with assisting clients in disputes with the tax authorities at all levels.
Our legal expertise, commercial understanding and industry knowledge are confirmed by national and international surveys that rank us as one of Norway's leading law firms on the tax area. Our tax lawyers have also litigated several leading tax cases before the Norwegian Supreme Court.
Chambers Review
Wiersholm houses a sizeable team with considerable tax litigation capabilities, regularly representing clients in disputes with tax authorities. It possesses significant expertise in transfer pricing, tax structuring and VAT matters on both a domestic and an international scale. The law firm advises prominent clients in the offshore and petroleum sectors, with additional experience acting for auditors in professional liability claims.
Work Highlights
- Wiersholm assisted Ramme Eiendom Petter Olsen with a case regarding deductions of costs and of input VAT related to the construction of a new combined museum and hotel facility, with investments amounting to more than a billion kroner.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has extensive knowledge of tax law and is very fair and professional."
"The team has extensive knowledge of tax law and is very fair and professional."
Notable Practitioners
Andreas Bullen stands out for his expertise in contentious mandates, including administrative appeal cases, asset transfers and transfer pricing disputes. He routinely represents clients active in the energy sector.
"Andreas is very academic and knowledgeable."
"He provides excellent legal analysis and knowledge of our industry."
Bettina Banoun heads the practice from the firm's office in Oslo and remains a popular choice for advice regarding tax avoidance, auditors' liability, succession planning and property tax. She represents clients before tax authorities and up to the Supreme Court.
"I am very satisfied with all service from Bettina Banoun."
"Bettina is excellent."
Nicolay Vold has a broad tax practice which sees him advise on M&A transactions and international tax structuring, as well as on wealth planning.
"Nicolay has a great commercial mindset."
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