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Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

Tax

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Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

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About

Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS

Our tax expert group assist clients with any tax and VAT issues, with a core focus on business tax, corporate tax and tax litigation.

We assist with:

  • Ongoing advice on tax and VAT for companies and business owners
  • Tax and VAT in connection with transactions, restructurings, mergers, demergers and acquisitions, including earn out mechanisms
  • Tax and VAT for international group of companies, exit taxation, cross border business , shipping and offshore
  • Establishment of ownership structures for high-net worth individuals inheritance issues, etc.
  • Tax and VAT disputes against the tax authorities, including complaints and litigation
  • Special tax regimes, such as petroleum taxation, tonnage taxation and hydroelectric power taxation
  • Tax and VAT related to commercial real estate

The tax group prides itself with a significant and wide-ranging expertise, and each assignment is allocated to the most appropriate member of the group to ensure the best possible result. We work close together with our other groups on all matters where tax and VAT can be relevant.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Norway

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma boasts a well-respected tax department, providing high quality assistance in relation to disputes and with further notable experience in tax questions arising from corporate activities. It is well versed in handling tax structuring and transfer pricing issues as well as VAT mandates and M&A matters. The firm is particularly experienced in the energy, shipping and telecommunications sectors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Wikborg Rein's ability to provide clear, pragmatic guidance on complex transactional tax matters distinguishes them from others in the market.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • They are always available and give us high priority within the agreed time frame.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2Anders Myklebust
    Band 2Anders Myklebust

    Anders Myklebust

    Anders Myklebust heads the practice from the firm's office in Oslo and has extensive experience in tax disputes, including VAT and transfer pricing cases. He additionally assists with the tax aspects of M&A transactions.
  • Band 2Harald Hauge
    Band 2Harald Hauge

    Harald Hauge

    Harald Hauge showcases a reputable practice with a particular focus on tax issues relating to private equity funds and the financial sector.
    • He is a great people person with deep knowledge and understanding of our needs.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Harald structures complex issues in a pedagogical manner and engages the client in ensuring a correct understanding of the basis for any advice or decision.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 4Are Zachariassen
    Band 4Are Zachariassen

    Are Zachariassen

    Are Zachariassen is well versed in handling tax matters on behalf of energy and shipping clients. He is adept at advising on cross-border cases.
    • He always puts his clients first.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • I'm always impressed by Are's way of solving cases.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 4Kaare Andreas Shetelig
    Band 4Kaare Andreas Shetelig

    Kaare Andreas Shetelig

    Kaare Andreas Shetelig is highly regarded in the field of dispute resolution, with extensive experience in high stakes tax-related cases.

    • Kaare is one of the best and quickest minds in the legal industry and an expert in litigation. He has a very good reputation and a huge standing with judges.

      Tax respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS (4)

Norway

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