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SANDS

SANDS

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Norway

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Tax

SANDS advises on cross-border corporate tax matters, VAT issues, and transfer pricing mandates, with particular strength in the aquaculture, technology, and construction sectors. The firm also has a strong track record in tax disputes and litigation. The practice is led by Torgeir Fjeldskaar, a seasoned litigator experienced in complex tax and VAT matters, and Ulf Sørdal, a specialist in transfer pricing, is also a key contact.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Testimonials

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  • 'Torgeir Fjeldskaar has done a great job and is very proactive.’
  • ‘The team has been very forthcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful with tax advice for different jurisdictions in Europe, with great firms to cooperate with.’
  • ‘Torgeir Fjeldskaar has been of great value with his deep knowledge of the tax situation for the owners of the group. He always gives solid and sound advice. He is working proactively, and that makes him a really valuable partner to have for us.’
  • ‘Good team, quick response times, high competence, and good collaboration.’
  • ‘Competent, service-oriented, and easy to work with.’
  • ‘Fast response time and high quality.'

Key clients

  • Wilnor Governmental Services AS
  • Ytterstad Fiskeriselskap AS
  • Jets Vacuum AS
  • Stokke AS
  • GEA Process Engineering S.A
  • Sande Holding AS
  • Finnegaarden Hotell & Restauranter AS

Work highlights

Advising Stokke AS on complex cross-border tax and VAT structuring and compliance matters related to its business operations and recent acquisitions, with jurisdictions including France, Italy, Germany, Hong Kong, China, and Japan (deal value BNOK 1.7).
Advising Ytterstad Fiskeriselskap AS on tax structuring, due diligence, and closing matters related to the purchase and demerger of fish quotas and subsequent share sale/restructuring (deal value MNOK 750).
Advising Jets Vacuum AS on tax structuring and compliance matters, including VAT, in connection with cross-border business operations between Norway and Latvia.
Practice head

Torgeir Fjeldskaar

Other key lawyers

Ulf Sørdal