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Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig

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Norway

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Tax

Advokatfirmaet Simonsen Vogt Wiig advises a broad range of domestic and international clients on tax matters, covering audit and accounting issues as well as tax controversy. The team offers specialist expertise in petroleum taxation, tonnage tax, VAT, and international tax law. Practice head Fredrik Haberer Anfinsen brings wide-ranging tax experience, while the firm also draws on the capabilities of seasoned tax litigator Anette Fjeld and tax structuring specialist Stine Lettrem.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Fredrik Haberer Anfinsen has an exceptional ability to distill complex tax issues into clear, actionable advice. Fredrik combines deep technical knowledge with strong commercial awareness—he doesn't just identify tax implications but actively helps structure solutions that align with business objectives.'
  • 'The partners combine technical excellence with genuine business acumen. They understand client priorities beyond just tax compliance and structure advice around commercial objectives. Their ability to anticipate issues and provide proactive guidance sets them apart.'
  • 'The team combines deep technical tax expertise with a pragmatic, commercial approach. They excel at translating complex tax regulations into clear business advice, making them particularly effective for cross-border transactions and restructurings.'
  • 'I value the team's ability to listen and fully understand the issue you are seeking help with. The team is experienced, knowledgeable, and reliable. Also, the team uses each other's strengths and involves enough resources to ensure that the issue is properly understood and addressed. The form of collaboration is flexible and adjusted to each specific case.'
  • ‘Great team with strong competence in tax and transaction structuring. Particularly good at managing case process and coordinating all the nuts and bolts that need to come together for deal closure.’
  • ‘ The services are always on a high level, and the response time is always very short.’

Key clients

  • Telenor Norge AS
  • Enode
  • Kosli
  • Tibber
  • Coop
  • St1 Norge AS
  • Azets
  • DNV AS
  • Lovable
  • Blue Moon
  • Gritera
  • Energy Impact Partners

Work highlights

Representing Spir Group ASA and its subsidiary Ambita AS on Ambita’s acquisition of the remaining 56.85% of Unbolt AS (not already owned by Ambita), valuing Unbolt at NOK 140 million and making it a wholly owned subsidiary.
Advising a variety of technology-sector clients on the tax aspects of M&A deals, including advising the shareholders of Satvision Software AS on the tax aspects of a structured auction culminating in a share sale to Hawk Infinity AS (c. NOK 90 million; completed on or about 1 April 2025).
Advising various clients in the shipping industry on the tax dimensions of shipbuilding contracts for seven chemical tankers (approx. USD 160 million), with RFOcean SA as the main investor and construction at Wuhu Shipyard, China.
Practice head

Fredrik Haberer Anfinsen

Other key lawyers

Anette Fjeld; Stine Lettrem

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