KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway > Bodø, Norway > Firm Profile
KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway Offices
Jernbaneveien 85
P.O. Box 1434
8037 Bodø
Norway
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KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway > The Legal 500 Rankings
Norway > Tax Tier 1
KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway has a full-service direct and indirect tax practice consisting of a ‘wide range of professionals and experts within most areas of taxation‘; the team advises across a wide range of tax issues and sectors with strong cross-border capabilities. Managing partner Cathrine Bjerke Dalheim specialises in cross-border employment tax. The group also includes Pål-Martin Schreiner, who ‘has exceptional expertise‘ in international corporate tax law; Per Tore Kraby Lock, who advises on global mobility and tax-related cross-border issues; and Thor Leegaard, who is highly experienced in tax controversy and M&A tax matters. The ‘very proactive and knowledgeable‘ Svein G. Andresen, real estate tax specialist Anders K. Ekern, and Jan Erik Greni, who has experience working with complex domestic and international tax issues, are also key contacts.Practice head(s):
Cathrine Bjerke Dalheim; Pål-Martin Schreiner; Per Tore Kraby Lock
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
The drilling company of 1972 (formerly named Maersk Drilling)
Centrica plc/Spirit Energy
Brookfield
Nordisk Renting AS / NatWest
RSV Invest AS
CGG
Midsona
Sjømat Norge
Work highlights
- Provided two studies commissioned by Fornybar Norge in connection with the proposed ground rent tax and windfall tax on onshore wind power in Norway showing that there is generally no super profit and that the proposed rules would be devastating for the industry and for energy intensive businesses in Norway as well as giving rise to a risk of significant losses for lenders to the industry.
- Advised Eviny on tax, VAT, accounting, and regulatory advisory implications related to the production and distribution of renewable energy including the newly imposed windfall tax.
- Assisted BSIP with tax due diligence, corporate and tax structuring of the transaction, SPA and commercial considerations in respect of an acquisition of 51% of the shares in SBB’s portfolio of real estate companies within the Nordics.
Norway > Regulatory, compliance and investigations Tier 3
Praised by clients for its ‘technically strong’ offering, KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway advises clients on a range of compliance and investigation matters, including whistleblowing mandates, anti-money laundering work, anti-corruption issues and crisis management. Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen heads up the practice and has a broad workload that covers corporate, ESG, and M&A-related compliance. Solfrid Haaskjold Brænd joined the firm in 2023 and assists with ESG-related matters, with particular emphasis on human rights compliance and investigations.Practice head(s):
Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen
Other key lawyers:
Solfrid Haaskjold Brænd; Erik Davidsen
Testimonials
‘A remarkable team with a flawless blend of personality and professionalism in their communication. They exhibit a remarkable ability to swiftly identify key individuals to address specific inquiries and respond with remarkable speed.’
‘An exceptional team distinguished by their down-to-earth approach and their talent for simplifying complex concepts into highly informative explanations. Solfrid Haaskjold Brænd has stood out as she excels in follow-up and communicates with remarkable clarity. She possesses a wealth of valuable experience, which enables her to provide prompt and insightful responses.’
‘Technically strong.’
‘Good cooperation, delivered what I was asking for. Practical in their approach.’
‘Fast, efficient and available when needed.’
Key clients
Aker ASA
Aker BP
Bane NOR
Ruter AS
Handelsbanken
Statkraft AS
Oslo kommune
Telenor Norge AS
Statsbygg
Celsa Nordic
Work highlights
- Advised and investigated OBOS BBL due to a question of possible corruption or conflict of interest related to a real estate sale where OBOS sold houses to a rental investor.
- Provided Statkraft, under a frame agreement, compliance analysis globally related to new compliance regulations from the EU as well as handling numerous compliance related investigations.
- Providing a whistleblowing service to Aker ASA.
KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway > Firm Profile
The firm: KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS was established in 1996 as an independent law firm and a member of the KPMG international network of member firms. The firm has more than 160 legal professionals, including 25 partners. KPMG Law Advokatfirma offers a wide range of tax and legal services, and assists companies manage the complexities of international business.
KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS is a full-service tax practice and a leading Norwegian law firm within international and domestic corporate tax and personnel tax, transfer pricing, VAT and indirect taxes, company and business law, and EU/EEA tax-related matters in addition to litigation and administrative appeal processes.
Across the global network of KPMG member firms, professionals work collaboratively with corporations to develop approaches that meet the unique needs of the clients. KPMG professionals have a ‘thinking beyond borders’ approach with the aim to deliver long-lasting value to clients and communities. The firm is passionate about building trusting, long-lasting business relationships and delivering broad-ranging approaches to help meet the clients’ business needs.
Because the firm’s tax and legal professionals take the time to understand business issues, support may be drawn from across a variety of multidisciplinary specialist service lines and networks, and at the same time from the experience and knowledge of audit and advisory colleagues. Such approaches help clients respond to their existing local and international tax and legal issues and drive additional value.
KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS has clients ranging from large international groups to medium-sized and small businesses, including family-owned, private equity-owned and listed enterprises. The firm leverages the vast knowledge, skills and experience across its global network of firms to help clients identify and address their most complex business problems with confidence. Through the experience and knowledge of the firm’s professionals and client work, it has built extensive insights into many industries and sectors, especially upstream petroleum, drilling, offshore oil services, real estate, power and utilities, IT/technology, financial sector, seafood and private equity.
Main areas of practice: KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS offer a wide range of domestic and international tax and legal services with dedicated professionals.
Deals advisory, mergers and acquisitions tax: The firm works with clients to identify the building blocks underpinning the business case that need to be tested in the due diligence process and beyond. A range of M&A tax services to corporate and private equity investors to help with domestic and cross-border transactions is offered. With strong sector knowledge and an experienced global network, the firm helps organisations navigate through every stage of a transaction.
Global mobility services: In a rapidly changing work environment, the number of cross-country employments and business travels are constantly increasing. Increased globalisation represents significant talent development possibilities, but also requires that the employees and the employers handle all tax, social security, immigration and employment law matters correctly as legislation varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The specialised team in global mobility services assists companies with policy advice, preparation of employment contracts, social security planning, tax evaluation advice and clarification of immigration requirements. Clients are provided with up-front planning advice necessary to make informed decisions, as well as complying with all requirements connected with cross-border employees and business travellers.
Business law: KPMG provides a wide range of business law services in several jurisdictions. In particular it has vast experience in the fields of M&A, domestic and international labour law and real estate.
Indirect tax services: The firm offers a range of indirect tax services from advisory to governance process and technology, analytics and compliance.
Dispute resolution and controversy: The firm assists clients to protect against, prepare for, and resolve disputes with tax authorities in addition to MAP/APA.
Tax technology: Technology can help effectively to manage tax and provide efficient compliance and validation activity in order to focus on more effective management of risk. KPMG provides tax tech, tools and data analytics services across direct and indirect tax.
Other offices
- Bergen
- Bodø
- Sandefjord
- Stavanger
- Tromsø
- Trondheim
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Mobility Services | Per Tore Kraby Lock | per.tore.kraby.lock@kpmg.no | +4740639190 |
| Global Transfer Pricing Services | Svein G. Andresen | svein.andresen@kpmg.no | +4740639022 |
| International Corporate Tax | Thor Leegaard | thor.leegaard@kpmg.no | +4740639183 |
| M & A Legal | Andreas Wulff | Andreas.wulff@kpmg.no | +4793427957 |
| Global Indirect Tax Services | Oddgeir Kjørsvik | oddgeir.kjorsvik@kpmg.no | +4740639157 |
| Global Compliance Management Services | Erik Hillestad Aas | erik.aas@kpmg.no | +4740639334 |
| Immigration Services | Per Tore Kraby Lock | per.tore.kraby.lock@kpmg.no | +4740639190 |
| Financial Services | Thor Leegaard | thor.leegaard@kpmg.no | +4740639183 |
| Tax Transformation | Pål-Martin Schreiner | pal.schreiner@kpmg.no | +4740634526 |
| Energy & Natural Resources Tax | Pål-Martin Schreiner | pal.schreiner@kpmg.no | +4740634526 |
| Tax Technology | Jan Ove Fredlund | jan.ove.fredlund@kpmg.no | +4740639088 |
| Dispute Resolution | Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen | tor.henning.knudsen@kpmg.no | +4740204085 |
| Legal Services | Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen | tor.henning.knudsen@kpmg.no | +4740204085 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mrs Jannicke Rokkan | Attorney-at-law/Partner Jannicke Knudtzon Rokkan is head of the Bodø office, currently consisting… | View Profile |
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