Waselius‘ tax practice advises on transactions, structuring issues and tax litigation. The team is particularly adept at handling the tax aspects of corporate reorganisations and restructurings, acquisitions, spin-offs, joint ventures, and financing arrangements. Practice head Niklas Thibblin has vast expertise in handling the international and cross-border aspects of corporate taxation.

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  • ‘This is a good and solid law firm - providing quick and to-the-point advice with a constructive touch.’
  • ‘I have, in particular, worked with Niklas Thibblin. He is an experienced and thorough lawyer with a good eye for the client's needs.’
  • ‘Very thorough analytics and agile responses to requests.’
  • ‘Niklas Thibblin is by far the best.’
  • ‘Very reliable, easy to work with and provides straightforward advice.’
  • ‘Niklas Thibblin is a pleasure to work with. He is experienced and listens to the client. He is effective at communicating and addressing queries directly and willing to give clear guidance in complex situations.’
  • ‘It is obvious that the team has vast experience and deep knowledge. They have handled all projects swiftly and by expectations. Highly recommended.’
  • ‘They stand out with a great understanding of other jurisdictions and language which helps the efficiency and give comfort to clients.’

Key clients

  • Nissan International Insurance
  • T. Rowe Price
  • Bank of America
  • Santander Consumer Finance Oy
  • LocalTapiola Finance
  • Evklips Energy
  • Heimdall Terminals AB
  • Sagax Finland Oy

Work highlights

  • Advised several T. Rowe Price funds on the Finnish Tax Administration and before the administrative courts about the reclaim of withholding taxes.
  • Advised Nissan Nordic Europe on a matter considering a request filed to the Finnish Tax Administration to issue an advance tax ruling on the taxation of insurance premiums.
  • Advised Evklips Energy on setting up its presence in Finland by planning and developing suitable operational structure for the Finnish activities.

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Niklas Thibblin