SANDS advises on a broad range of tax issues, leveraging its cross-border capabilities on VAT and transfer pricing issues; it also has particular expertise in litigation and the fishing and aquaculture sectors. Leading the tax practice, Ulf Sørdal focuses on corporate transactions and ‘provides quality advice and other services related to transfer pricing’. The group also includes Torgeir Fjeldskaar, who specialises in tax issues and litigation across a wide range of industries, and John Olav Auran, who is an expert in VAT and import and export duties.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘SANDS has a good team that delivers according to expectations. We clarify the scope in advance so that we can adapt the job to be done.’

  • 'They are very good at following up with the customers. They are good at using the house's resources in their affairs.’

  • ‘SANDS' employees are very up-to-date on legislative changes and the latest court rulings.'

  • ‘Ulf Sørdal provides quality advice and other services related to transfer pricing. Services are provided using a pragmatic approach well suited to our business' needs. If issues arise in other jurisdictions, we are able to utilise professionals in his international network in a seamless way.’

  • ‘We have used Torgeir Fjeldskaar over several years and we are very impressed by his ability to understand the case, find solutions, give us good advice and follow up on our cases.’

  • ‘We have had the same primary attorney for many years who has gotten to know us and our business. By knowing us well, he adapts his advice and is a strategic partner.’

Key clients

  • Wilnor Governmental Services AS
  • Ytterstad Fiskeriselskap AS
  • Jets Vacuum AS
  • Stokke AS
  • Weyland AS

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ulf Sørdal

Other key lawyers

Torgeir Fjeldskaar, John Olav Auran