Advokatfirmaet Schjødt ASis well-equipped to handle high-value tax matters spanning corporate transactions and restructurings, cross-border tax structuring, and major tax disputes. The team is led by seasoned litigator and tax structuring specialist Morten Platou, and benefits from a strong bench that includes tax and company law specialist Cecilie Amdahl and M&A and capital markets taxation expert Hugo Matre. Morten Sandli left the team in 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Unmatched combination of strategic and business advice linked to a first-class understanding of all aspects of tax. Creativity combined with a thorough understanding of the law is what creates value. Also, we have used them for practical common-sense approaches in discussions with U.S. tax attorneys with great success.’
- ‘A diversified team that responds quickly and with high quality. Additionally, the team has the ability to uncover other issues that need to be considered. The team provides significant assistance in complex cases, and their support has been impeccable.’
- ‘The team is exceptionally strong, benefitting greatly from being part of the largest law firm in Norway with expertise at every level and within all sectors. Team head Morten Platou is a standout in terms of expertise.’
- ‘Team head Morten Platou is an exceptionally skilled lawyer, combining unique expertise within the tax field with truly outstanding attention to the specific needs of the client.’
- ‘The team is strong in "connecting the dots" and providing answers that address tax, accounting, and corporate aspects in one go rather than having to consolidate this from different sources. This makes it possible to get super fast and to the point guidance.’
- ‘Cross-border tax advice. First class delivery on time and quality. Can secure cooperation with highly qualified legal advisers from other countries/jurisdictions when needed.’
Key clients
- Stingray AS
- Oncoinvent ASA
- Golden Ocean Group Limited
- Cermaq Norway AS
- Aker BioMarine ASA
- Hadean Capital
- Prosafe SE
Work highlights
Advised Aker BioMarine ASA on a reorganisation and a subsequent sale of a carve-out entity.
Advised Cermaq on tax matters in relation to its NOK 10.2 billion acquisition from Grieg Seafood.
Advised Stingray AS and its shareholders with a vendor due diligence, sale of the company, and post-closing restructuring of the shareholders.
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Morten Platou
Other key lawyers
Cecillie Amdahl; Hugo Matre