Advokatfirmaet PricewaterhouseCoopers AS is well established in the tax market, advising clients on complex matters including transactional tax, transfer pricing, shipping, offshore oil services, resource rent taxation, and indirect tax across multiple jurisdictions. Lars Helge Aasen oversees the group, with key figures including cross-border tax expert Ståle Wangen, shipping and oil tax specialist Hilde Thorstad, and M&A tax advisor Pål Heggernes. Recent team changes include the departure of Trond Ingebrigtsen in January 2025 and Kjell Richard Manskow in June 2025, and the arrival of Kent Hodne and Per-Kristian Sandberg Hansen in January 2025 from Deloitte and Excellent Reward, respectively.
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Testimonials
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- ‘International team with vast experience on domestic and international taxation, international trade, tech and construction contracts within the offshore sector. ’
- ‘PwC’s tax team combines strong technical competence with solid commercial understanding. They deliver clear, practical advice on complex cross-border matters and maintain a high level of partner involvement. Their integrated approach across tax, legal, and accounting disciplines ensures consistent and efficient execution. PwC stands out for pragmatic solutions and reliable follow-up.’
- ‘Strong competence in complex issues and the ability to translate theoretical and complicated matters into practical solutions and advice. Well-established international network to leverage in addressing complex international tax issues. Proven ability to deliver excellent and prompt customer service.’
- ‘Full service offering from planning to day-to-day compliance, with proactive proposals and suggestions for risk management and continuous improvements. Very useful to have one core team with very good knowledge of the business, its operational model and market to assist with global growth, tax efficiency and compliance.'
- ‘Hilde Thorstad stands out as an outstanding adviser. She combines strong technical expertise with the rare ability to remain flexible and open to different perspectives. She has an exceptional talent for keeping projects on track and for defusing tense situations – she can calm down even the most stressed tax professional.'
- ‘We have worked with PwC as our main tax adviser for more than 15 years, and the team consistently delivers high value. They understand our business and our needs, and always provide exactly what is required within the agreed timeframe. Their international network is very strong, and we have repeatedly benefited from rapid access to high-quality advice in other jurisdictions when needed.'
Key clients
- Å Energi AS
- Nordic Ferry Infrastructure AS
- Vissim AS
- Extenda AS
- Eqology AS
- Bulk Data Centers
- SEB Kort Bank NUF
- Workiva
- Hovedorganisasjonen Virke
- NorgesGruppen
- NHO Reiseliv
- KLP Eiendom
Work highlights
Advised CapMan on its NOK 10bn Nordic hotel acquisition.
Advised Å Energi AS on its NOK 6bn acquisition of power plants from Orkla.
Advised Jordanes on refinancing of debt facilities and listed bond.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ståle Wangen
Practice head
Lars Helge Aasen
Other key lawyers
Ståle Wangen; Hilde Thorstad; Pål Heggernes