Tax
Arntzen de Besche has a broad tax practice with cross-border capabilities, advising on matters involving corporate tax, VAT and petroleum tax elements; the group is also particularly experienced in tax issues relating to acquisitions and restructurings. The practice is co-led by international tax expert Eyvind Sandvik, who assists with tax treaties, acquisitions, restructurings and the establishment of incentive schemes for senior executives, and Rune Tjomsås Andersen, who has broad experience in transactions, disputes and regulatory work, particularly in the oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, aquaculture, shipping and technology sectors. Rudi Hamansen, who assists Norwegian and international clients with the tax aspects of reorganisations and acquisitions, particularly in the real estate space, is also a key practitioner.
Key clients
- Gassco AS
- Lime Petroleum AS
- Abbott Norge AS / Abbott Diagnostics Technologies AS
- Edison International S.p.A
- TrønderEnergi
- NTS ASA
- Michael Baker Global Services, LLC (a division of Sallyport Global)
- Fram Wind Solutions AS
- INPEX Idemitsu Norge AS
- GitHub Inc.
- Foundry Digital
- Frøy Rederi AS
Work highlights
- Successfully advised Gassco AS on its tax treaty dispute with the Dutch tax authorities concerning the pipeline transport of gas produced on the Norwegian continental shelf.
- Assisted Trollfjord AS and Andøy Energi Holding AS with their NOK7.5bn fibre business combination with the Nordkraft group.
- Representing Frøy Rederi AS in its tonnage tax dispute with the Norwegian tax authorities.