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Advokatfirmaet PricewaterhouseCoopers AS Offices

Advokatfirmaet PricewaterhouseCoopers AS
PO BOX 748 SENTRUM
0106 OSLO
Norway
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Norway > Tax Tier 2

Advokatfirmaet PricewaterhouseCoopers AS has a broad tax practice with particular expertise in transactional tax services and transfer pricing issues, led by practice head Lars Helge Aasen, who is ‘a pioneer within the field of tax‘. Eivind Falck-Ytter leads the transfer pricing team, Ståle Wangen is head of the international tax practice, and Pål Heggernes is an M&A tax adviser. The group also includes VAT specialist Marit Barth, Hilde Thorstad, who leads the shipping and oil service team and is ‘one of the most competent tax lawyers‘, and Espen Qvist, who leads the international indirect tax practice. Stine Thoresen, who specialises in transfer pricing and international tax issues, is also a key practitioner.

Practice head(s):

Lars Helge Aasen

Other key lawyers:

Eivind Falck-Ytter; Ståle Wangen; Pål Heggernes; Marit Barth; Hilde Thorstad; Espen Qvist; Stine Thoresen

Testimonials

‘The team is highly competent in international tax as well as dedicated in finding solutions to the challenges we face in a niche business. Over the years the team has managed to get an in-depth knowledge of our business and see the tax consequences, but also look for conservative tax planning opportunities.’

‘Competent team, and due and diligent delivery.’

‘Good competence and good understanding for the relevant issues.’

‘PWC put together a multi-disciplined team, and worked in an iterative and workshop-based way with us.’

‘Lars Helge Aasen is a pioneer within the field of tax. His co-workers also have relevant knowledge and experience.’

‘Hilde Thorstad has been our tax partner for many years. She has in-depth knowledge of our industry and related industries which has been valuable in our growth. She has a great worldwide network ensuring that the local advisers live up to our expectations.’

‘Hilde Thorstad is one of the most competent tax lawyers, with a unique ability to find solutions. The solutions are always backed by the law and other legal merits. Further, she have a really good understanding of our business.’

‘Ståle Wangen has the ability to understand and see the different perspectives and needs from different dimensions, asks the right questions and is open-minded.’

Key clients

Yara

DNV

EQT

Nordic Capital

Norvestor

Höegh LNG

Transocean

Equinor ASA

Altor Equity Partners

Verdane Capital

Work highlights

  • Assisted Summa Equity with tax and VAT due diligence and structuring in connection with its investment into Oda Group Holding AS and its subsidiaries.
  • Assisted Eide Fjordbruk with a reorganisation related to the introduction of resource rent tax for the aquaculture industry.
  • Advised Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning on the treatment and budgeting of VAT for governmental agencies.

Norway > Employment Tier 4

Advokatfirmaet PricewaterhouseCoopers AS offers clients support on all aspects of employment law, including handling whistleblowing investigations, restructurings and downsizing matters. Practice head Ingrid Fladberg Brucker has extensive experience across the full range of employment matters. The group also includes Gunnar Holm Ringen, who heads up the investigation and compliance team; and Stian Hasli Hansen, who is experienced in matters relating to employees’ salaries and working conditions. Eli Beck Nilsen, who specialises in employment law relating to M&A and restructurings, and Linn Terese Nyham Engvik, who advises both private and public employers, are also key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Ingrid Fladberg Brucker

Other key lawyers:

Gunnar Holm Ringen; Stian Hasli Hansen; Eli Beck Nilsen; Linn Terese Nyhamn Engvik

Key clients

Norwegian Armed Forces

Kilden Theater and Concert Hall

Forandringsfabrikken

FSN Capital

The Norwegian Health Directorate (Helsedirektoratet)

Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen)

Norske Tog AS (Norwegian Trains)

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice

Work highlights

  • Evaluated the Norwegian Armed Forces’ whistleblowing practices and reporting channels and reviewed whether violations of law and guidelines had been properly addressed.
  • Assisted various companies with restructuring and downsizing processes, including Kilden Theater and Concert Hall, the second largest centre for performing arts in Norway, which had to reduce its staff by 4.5%.
  • Won the bid as the Ministry of Justice’s whistleblower channel.