Thor Leegaard
KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway2
Tax
The group at KPMG Law Advokatfirma AS, Norway harnesses noteworthy expertise across the gamut of tax matters. Cross-border tax structuring and planning work as well as transfer pricing issues, M&A-related tax work and the tax aspects of renewable energy-related work are all areas that the team covers for its portfolio of clients. Managing partner Cathrine Dalheim co-leads the team alongside corporate specialist Pål-Martin Schreiner, global mobility-focused Per Tore Kraby Lock, and Oddgeir Kjørsvik, who is equipped to advise on indirect tax matters. Thor Leegaard is a standout practitioner who acts in tax M&A cases for wealthy families and individuals. Camilla Fingarsen is also recommended. Jannicke Rokkan departed to Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS in June 2024.
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Key clients
- The Norwegian Seafood Federation
- The Norwegian Seafood Association
- Eviny
- Seadrill
- MPC Container Ships ASA
- SLB
- Slate Asset Management
Work highlights
- Assisted SLB with tax due diligence and the structuring of SLB’s purchase of an 80% stake in Euronext Oslo listed company Aker Carbon Capture.
- Assisting Eviny with tax, VAT, accounting, and regulatory advisory services on an ongoing basis, especially related to the production and distribution of renewable energy.
- Assisted with tax due diligence and tax advice on Slate’s acquisition of World Seafood Center in Gardermoen from Oslo Airport City.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cathrine Dalheim, Pål-Martin Schreiner, Per Tore Kraby Lock, Oddgeir Kjørsvik