Tax

Wikborg Rein

The group at Wikborg Rein is well equipped to advise its clients on the technical tax aspects of significant structuring and transactional matters, in addition to its work advising high-net-worth families and individuals on an array of issues. The team also harnesses capabilities in tax disputes at administrative and court levels; disputes are Kaare Andreas Shetelig‘s area of expertise. The team is headed up by ’skilled tax specialist’ Anders Myklebust; other key members include Are Zachariassen, who focuses on large offshore and shipping-related matters, and corporate tax specialist Daniel Nygaard Nyberg, who became partner in May 2024. The team was notably bolstered in February 2024 when both Jarle Schelander and Harald Hauge, whose ‘tax knowledge is undisputed’, joined the practice from Harboe & Co AS.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Harald Hauge has been a great adviser to our organisation and has helped us gain momentum. Anders Myklebust is also a well respected professional, highly regarded among members of our organisation.’
‘Harald Hauge is one of the best tax specialists in Norway - a generalist with deep M&A and private equity knowledge.’
‘Harald Hauge's tax knowledge is undisputed. He has a practical and commercial approach to tax and is able to convert complex issues into understandable information.’
‘Are Zachariassen and Cecilie Tollefsen have an ability to solve complex tax issues abroad in conjunction with other legal partners. Very competent and provide clear advice to customers.’
‘Great practical experience and a good team. Kaare Shetelig is one of the very best and most experienced litigation lawyers in Norway, perhaps the best! Anders Myklebust is very experienced, knowledgeable and a skilled tax specialist.’
‘A highly skilled team with complementary qualities that means they can apply their combined expertise to complex tax issues.’
‘Harald Hauge has the ability to weave together threads from various legal sources and apply this to provide well-founded advice and effectively argue his viewpoint in processes with the tax authorities. He acts with authority in the courtroom. Jarle Schelander does important investigative work in the legal sources and complements Harald Hauge excellently.’
‘Good competence and time management skills.'

Key clients

Telenor ASA
Norsk Hydro ASA
Mowi ASA
Gard AS
Elkem ASA
Norwegian Oil Taxation Office
KKR
Fornybar Norge (Renewables Norway)
Gram Car Carriers ASA
NRP AS
Lerøy Seafood ASA
Swiss Life Asset Managers Nordic AS
Storebrand Livsforsikring AS

Work highlights

Representing an individual client in a major tax dispute for the courts related to paid in capital for tax purposes.
Representing Norsk Hydro and Elkem before the Supreme Court in a dispute related to electricity tax.
Representing Storebrand Livsforsikring AS in a principal tax dispute where the Ministry of Finance has sued The Norwegian Tax Appeals Board after the latter ruled in favour of Storebrand Livsforsikring AS.