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BAHR

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Norway


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About

Provided by BAHR

BAHR’s strong tax department represents a level of resources in the private wealth tax area which is hardly matched by any other independent Norwegian law firm. And as an undisputed leader in transactional work, BAHR is a natural choice for significant family business transactions. Real estate is another area where BAHR is involved in some of the largest matters in the Norwegian market acting for family-owned companies.

BAHR offer an impressive all-round service to UHNW and HNW clients, working for many of the wealthiest individuals and families in Norway, as well as high profile entrepreneurs and fund managers. The firm’s expertise covers in-depth advice on everything from national and international tax and structuring issues, transactional matters, and wealth transfers, setting up trusts, foundations and family offices, investments in real estate, and private equity funding, as well as other key areas.

BAHR’s advice is regularly sought after by some of the largest family businesses and other private wealth structures, as well as high-profile entrepreneurs active in the Nordics. BAHR also regularly act for leading domestic and international entrepreneurs on expansion in Scandinavia.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Norway

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The private wealth practice at BAHR is wide-ranging. It acts for individuals, family businesses and family offices on tax and succession planning, international relocation matters and complex structuring issues.

Strengths

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  • BAHR's ability to provide the needed capacity and quality is particularly impressive. They always deliver under time pressure, and you can trust them when you need a safe pair of hands.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The firm stands out for their deep knowledge, network and high working capacity.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • BAHR are very knowledgeable not only of tax law but of the financial and economic consequences on a personal level.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Joachim Bjerke
    Band 1Joachim Bjerke

    Joachim Bjerke

    Joachim Bjerke is head of BAHR's tax department. His work is primarily focused on international tax and transfer pricing issues. He advises ultra high net worth and high net worth individuals as well as family businesses.

    • Joachim brings a technical understanding, which he can easily explain to the client.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Joachim is a highly skilled tax lawyer working with high net worth individuals.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Peter Hammerich
    Band 2Peter Hammerich

    Peter Hammerich

    Peter Hammerich leads BAHR's asset management private equity practice, and he is also the firm's chair. His private wealth work involves advising ultra high net worth clients on family offices and other investment vehicles.

    • Peter's knowledge spans advanced theoretical concepts down to granular details.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Peter is a very solid and clear adviser. There is no doubt about his point of view on a big matter.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at BAHR (2)

Norway

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