‘The team is highly professional and has vast experience within tax. As they speak their mind they provide credible tax advice. They are also well connected to the tax authorities. They are able to present complex matters in an understandable way.’

‘Excellent sector knowledge, consistent core team, clear advice.’

‘The BAHR tax team is impressive in their knowledge of the legal aspects in question, combined with an excellent understanding of the business and capital market. Combined with a dedicated team, the tax lawyers at BAHR are advisers that truly give great value to any project that has a need for a great tax lawyer. ’

‘We mainly work with Joachim Bjerke. He is an absolutely first-class tax lawyer, and very easy to cooperate with. He gives sound and realistic advice, which is very much appreciated both for issues that relates to company issues and also to the owners of the group.’

‘The individuals worked with are Jan Jansen who is an excellent adviser and litigator, Joachim Bjerke who is extremely diligent and really has an eye for detail, and Simen Søgaard who is an excellent adviser and litigator. They are simply exceptional tax lawyers and highly competent. They are also a joy to work with as they will always carefully listen to the client.’

‘Peter Hammerich and Camilla Jøtun provide clear advice and BAHR is a proactive legal adviser.’

‘Great tax team that is very customer centric.’

‘The Deloitte tax team invests time in knowing our complex business and structure, thus providing a customised service, a relevant international network and focus on our future needs. They also provide a good global platform as a helpful tool, but it is the customised user experience that adds the most value.’

‘Excellent project management, advice delivered in a timely manner, good commercial and business understanding. Solution oriented.’

‘We have used Deloitte Advokatfirma AS on various tax related issues for a long period of time and they always give us full attention and deliver on time with excellent quality. They know our industry very well and they also have an excellent network of resources outside of Norway which we benefit from.’

‘Generally very knowledgeable and practical in their approach to projects. They are open to discussing matters rather than always having to produce a delivery. They acknowledge that it might not be the best for business from their perspective, but it is really valuable from a client perspective and certainly good for the relationship.’

‘Rolf Saastad is the best tax lawyer in the Nordics’.

‘Rolf Saastad is very practical in his approach and aligns to what we as a client want.’

‘Daniel Herde is a very knowledgeable and creative tax adviser. Pro-active follow-up on projects.’

‘Deep knowledge and practical experience in the Norwegian power generation tax system.’

‘Good collaboration and knowledgeable team.’

‘They work through some very complicated issues with us and they are not afraid to say “This is not my area but I will get you the right resource”. They do not like to waste efforts or not provide the right answer.’

‘Wide range of professionals and experts within most areas of taxation.’

‘Svein G. Andresen has good detailed knowledge and knows our company well, can see our needs and help efficiently.’

‘Svein G. Andresen is very proactive and knowledgeable with a good international network of tax professionals.’

‘Pål-Martin Schniener has exceptional expertise and provided great relationship care.’

‘Very good in VAT. Professional lawyers with good business knowledge and understanding.’

‘They treat the customer in a respectful manner, see the needs and understand the customer’s business.’

‘They have high legal competence in the tax field. You know you will receive high-quality responses and advice. ’

‘Finn Backer-Grøndahl is an excellent lawyer. His knowledge, personality and his ability to go deep into the case is outstanding.’

‘I have over the years dealt with Wiersholm on a range of Norwegian tax related matters. I have always found them knowledgeable, commercial and responsive.’

‘Both a legally and commercially skilled team.’

‘Professional and accurate tax advice. In-depth knowledge of Norwegian and international tax law, in particular transfer pricing. Service-minded.’

‘Strong technical tax knowledge on Norwegian tax, tax treaties, transfer pricing and EEA taxation. Very good in dispute resolution and litigation.’

‘Andreas Bullen and the team provide excellent tax advice within several challenging business areas.’

‘Andreas Bullen has a practical approach to dealing with tax matters, his written English is very good and he is good at bringing in other areas of the firm as is appropriate.’

‘Morten Goller has a strategic mindset.’

‘Andreas Bullen is well known for his excellent knowledge of international tax, and is second to none. Håkon Mørch provides excellent advice also, and has a very good grasp of the issues at hand. He has an outstanding ability to understand the facts and viewpoint of the relevant parties. His written English is exceptional which is a great asset when discussing complex factual and cross-border tax matters.’

‘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.’

‘Selmer’s team provides all-round advice on complex matters. They think outside the box and often go above and beyond to inform the client of possible risks and possibilities, even if it’s outside the scope of the question under review.’

‘Good market knowledge, understands client needs and requests.’

‘Selmer’s tax team shows great availability and due care of its clients.’

‘We have used Selmer consistently over the last 20 years, during which our company has grown significantly. Selmer has been able to provide to-the-point advice that has helped us achieve this position. The lawyers at Selmer know us and our industry better than anyone.’

‘Sverre Hveding goes the extra mile for his clients, and communicates with speed and efficiency.’

‘We have always worked, and will always work, with Sverre Hveding. He is knowledgeable not only within tax, but also possesses good knowledge in financing, corporate and real estate law which allows him to see the overall picture and not get lost in tax details irrelevant for the business.’

‘Are Fagerhaug is a Swiss Army knife – he has expert answers and reasonable solutions to all issues that we have encountered. He is responsive, attentive to the client’s needs and always goes the extra mile to include thoughtful considerations on tax adjacent areas like corporate law, labor law and financing. Are’s advice was instrumental for the implementation of a new business model in Norway.’

‘Well-composed team, different skills and experience.’

‘Great service. Outstanding knowledge of different cross-border opportunities, structured way of communicating and drafting solutions.’

‘Reliable and good expertise.’

‘The firm covers all aspects that matter to our business within international shipping and energy markets.’

‘We use Wikborg primarily for litigation. The team we used, including Kaare Andreas Shetelig and Anders Myklebust, works seamlessly together, and with us as clients. Great cooperative skills.’

‘Lead litigation partner Kaare Shetelig has enormous experience of both litigation and tax law, and also a very high win rate. He has an absolutely fantastic ability to think quickly and solve problems as they arise in court. Great judgement and a “sixth sense” when analysing the judge’s behaviour, and when to press and when not to press witnesses.’

‘Anders Myklebust has a very strong tax background and very good analytical skills.’

‘Are Zachariassen is always available and has an excellent way of simplifying difficult and complex tax issues and structures.’

‘What we particularly appreciate is the firm’s personalised approach, ensuring that each client feels valued and understood. Our experience with CMS Kluge is not just transactional; it feels like a partnership.’

‘Always to the point, easy to work with and instantly responsive.’

‘Good and seamless co-operation. Excellent legal skills.’

‘Very knowledgeable, available and excellent service.’

‘Amund Noss is extremely skilled in the art of presenting complex issues in an enlightening way. He is always willing to listen to and value input from team members and clients.’

‘Anders Heieren is professional and has knowledge, focus and dedication.’

‘Anders Heieren is service minded and pleasant to work with. He has strong knowledge within our field of law.’

‘Anders Heieren is our “go-to” person for transfer pricing issues. Very experienced and very high transfer pricing technical knowledge. He is very responsive and provides an excellent service.’

‘I would highlight the expertise, engagement and profound knowledge of tax rules that allow them to properly evaluate any situation and provide solutions to any matter.’

‘Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS has a wide range of expertise. The good collaboration among different departments accelerates the process and allows them to give proper advice in a timely manner.’

‘It is always easy to get in touch with the lawyers in Haavind. They are good at informing about upcoming laws and changed practices. I find that they are commercial in their mindset and they always put the customer in focus.’

‘Haavind delivers high-quality professional work, and I  will continue to recommend Haavind. When I reach out to them, I find the team to be not only professional but also welcoming and pleasant. They are a high-end law firm, but still manage to have a down to earth attitude and are easy to talk to.’

‘Espen Nordbø is hands on and pleasant to work with.’

‘Espen Nordbø has a broad expertise, a good all rounder.’

‘The specific lawyer I worked with had a high degree of competence in his area, like others I have dealt with at Haavind, he was available for questions and feedback and for deliberation when needed. His understanding of decorum and human behaviour, which was also needed for this task, is also something that needs to be mentioned. All in all I was very satisfied with the work done.’

‘Espen Nordbø is quick to understand the problems, is careful and good at explaining the solutions to the problems. In addition, he is a jovial and pleasant lawyer.’

‘SANDS has a good team that delivers according to expectations. We clarify the scope in advance so that we can adapt the job to be done.’

‘They are very good at following up with the customers. They are good at using the house’s resources in their affairs.’

‘SANDS’ employees are very up-to-date on legislative changes and the latest court rulings.’

‘Ulf Sørdal provides quality advice and other services related to transfer pricing. Services are provided using a pragmatic approach well suited to our business’ needs. If issues arise in other jurisdictions, we are able to utilise professionals in his international network in a seamless way.’

‘We have used Torgeir Fjeldskaar over several years and we are very impressed by his ability to understand the case, find solutions, give us good advice and follow up on our cases.’

‘We have had the same primary attorney for many years who has gotten to know us and our business. By knowing us well, he adapts his advice and is a strategic partner.’

‘Schjødt’s tax team goes beyond being just a “legal adviser” and is very much committed to our success. They drive projects forward with excellent capabilities within project management, combined with deep technical skills within their field and bring commercial insights to their advice. The team combines a very high level of expertise on complex tax matters with being easily accessible and having a proactive approach.’

‘In practice, I need a solid legal foundation coupled with an understanding of financial outcomes. I use Schjødt exclusively because they are also able to work with creative structures to address complexities, which mostly arise as a consequence of cross-border business setups.’

‘Efficient and good advice.’

‘Highly skilled and very knowledgeable team members.’

‘Morten Sandli is unparalleled in the Norwegian market, not only when it comes to tax but also in terms of the structuring of deals in transactions. Morten has that unique combination of a rock solid legal foundation coupled with financial understanding and creativity.’

‘Morten Sandli is a highly competent and complete tax lawyer, with a strong understanding of the overall business perspective. He shows excellent judgment and evaluation of risk, as well as having a practical approach to complex legal challenges.’

‘Hugo Matre is exceptionally knowledgeable.’

‘Cecilie Amdahl has a brilliant overview of our tax practice and approaches the problems and solutions based on what is 100% legal and correct for me as an owner and for the company. She has an extreme ability to overview what is right and best for both sides. Jana Johnsen, who is her deputy, is the efficient team worker who supports and has an important role on the team, handling many of the details.’

‘Knowledge, experience, quality, good advice, flexible.’

‘Simonsen Vogt Wiig is very service minded, hands-on, and always solid and practical in its advice.’

‘I can highly recommend Fredrik Haberer Anfinsen. The advice given has been nothing but first class. He has a true understanding of the task at hand and the ability to deliver the advice in simple laymen terms is second to none. A true asset to every client.’

‘Gets to understand your business, highly knowledgeable and experienced, proactive, and effective.’

‘Shows a genuine interest in our business, and what’s best for us. Always available, and goes the extra mile.’

‘Knowledgeable staff with a wealth of experience.’

‘Efficient, reliable, competent.’

‘Very experienced and effective advice on various taxes and sales taxes.’

‘Torbjørn Stokke is recommended.’

‘The Bull & Co tax team is great, knowledgeable, thorough and creative. The advice is very clear, and the team has very strong analytical skills. Extremely client service focused. This is a tax group that always delivers.’

‘Very good at solving practical tax issues. Customer intimacy is a key word.’

‘Solution-oriented and always available.’

‘Straightforward and efficient.’

‘One-stop shop, a law firm that prioritises the customer and can put together the expertise that ensures success in our transactions.’

‘Works 24/7 to ensure the customer’s success.’

‘Morten Fjermeros is thorough, technical and commercial. He’s a highly regarded and experienced tax lawyer.’

‘Jan Fjellestad is a brilliant tax lawyer, one of the best. He’s practical, incredibly knowledgeable and has a really good head for the economics of deals. He provides excellent client service and is able to clearly explain technical tax issues.’

‘Ræder Bing has an experienced and knowledgeable tax team. The team has depth and breadth, and they adjust the level of expertise needed to solve the legal issue. The lawyers have different backgrounds, and the team therefore has a holistic view to understanding important adjoining legal areas and ensures that financial, commercial and legal matters are covered when advising on tax related issues. They provide clear practical advice.’

‘We have had assistance from the Ræder Bing team on questions regarding tax for expats. The team is very highly qualified in both national tax and cross-border tax questions. They are highly efficient and respond promptly.’

‘Good team that cooperates very well.’

‘In-depth knowledge, very committed in getting to know the client.’

‘Tone Kaarbø and Celine Scheel are experienced tax practitioners, solution oriented, easy to work with and respond quickly. They provided sound legal, strategic and commercial advice.’

‘I would specifically recommend Tone Kaarbø who is highly qualified and efficient.’

‘Jørgen Bull is one of the most competent and experienced lawyers within the field of VAT and real estate. He has deep knowledge of all VAT issues relating to real estate and has the gift of being able to provide exact advice without too many reservations. Very easy to cooperate with and his communication skills are first class.’