Joachim Bjerke
Europe Guide 2024
Band 1 : Tax
About
Provided by Joachim Bjerke
Practice Areas
Tax
Career
Joachim M. Bjerke is head of our Tax Group and advises a number of large enterprises on a broad range of domestic and international tax issues, including the special tax regimes for the petroleum, energy and aquaculture businesses, as well as M&A transaction structuring and other tax aspects related to private and public mergers, acquisitions and disposals. Joachim regularly represents a number of clients in administrative appeal cases and in tax disputes before the courts. Joachim is one of the leading transfer pricing advisors in Norway and assists clients on miscellaneous transfer pricing instructions, including contentious matters. Finally, Joachim also advises a small number of ultra high net worth individuals and their family offices on tax and structural issues. Joachim is also much in demand as a lecturer on various tax topics.
Chambers Review
Europe
Joachim Bjerke heads the practice from the firm's office in Oslo and is a standout practitioner in the market, boasting an excellent track record in international taxation mandates. He is highly sought after by domestic and international oil and gas companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is extraordinarily thorough and he really has an eye for details, as well as being very knowledgeable and very good to work with."
"Joachim is one of the top tax lawyers in Norway and has excellent business understanding. He is extremely service-minded and quick to respond, and also very solution-oriented."
"He is extraordinarily thorough and he really has an eye for details, as well as being very knowledgeable and very good to work with."
"Joachim is one of the top tax lawyers in Norway and has excellent business understanding. He is extremely service-minded and quick to respond, and also very solution-oriented."