Finn Backer-Grøndahl

Practice Areas

Tax and Duties; Dispute Resolution.

Finn started in Thommessen in 2001 and is now head of Thommessen's department for tax and duties. He assist Norwegian and non-Norwegian clients with issues related to Norwegian and international taxation, including transfer pricing. Finn assist client with day to day tax issues and with restructuring and transactions. A large part of Finn's work also consists of assistance with disputes with Norwegian tax authorities, and he has litigate several cases before Norwegian courts, including the Supreme Court. Finn has substantial experience with various industries and has in depth knowledge of the Norwegian tonnage tax regime and the special tax rules for the hydropower industry.

Career

2009-current: Partner, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2013: Admitted to the Supreme Court of Norway; 2006-2008: Senior Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen; 2004: Admitted to the bar; 2003-2004: Holt District Court, Deputy Judge; 2000-2006: Associate, Oslo office, Thommessen

Professional Memberships

Norwegian Bar Association

Personal

2000: Candidate in Jurisprudence, University of Oslo.