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Key contacts
Partner: Nils Eriksen
Quick facts
Partners

5

Other qualified practitioners

11

Total number of lawyers

16

Practitioners (worldwide)

64

Languages

Dutch, French, English, German, Norwegian, Polish and Spanish

Network memberships

Andersen Global, Crowe, VAT Club

Key practice areas
General corporate tax
Indirect tax
Tax
Tax controversy
Transactional tax
Firm overview

Brækhus is an innovative and dynamic law firm. Our experience with commercial law and strategic commercial advice began in 1929 and we have developed and expanded our expertise decade by decade. Our highly specialized tax practice is the largest department of the firm. The tax department provides ongoing and bespoke tax advisory services on Norwegian and international taxation to Norwegian and foreign companies and to multinational groups and individuals.

Key practice areas
  • Policy design
  • Corporate taxes
  • Cost-sharing arrangements
  • Financial services
  • M&A
  • Restructuring
  • Transactions
  • Audit defence
  • Audit support
  • Controversy management
  • Dispute resolution
  • Litigation
  • Customs
  • VAT
  • International tax advisory
  • Tax consulting
Key practice contacts

VAT
Nils Eriksen
Partner
eriksen@braekhus.no

Sector expertise
  • Accounting
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Financial services
  • Gaming
  • Industrials
  • Investment management
  • Real estate
  • Technology and telecommunications
Address:
Roald Amundsens gate 6
Oslo, 0161
Tel:+4723239090 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://braekhus.no
2026 Edition
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CMS Kluge
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Transactional tax
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Overview

Brækhus is a full-service law firm with a large tax complement on the Norwegian market. It is renowned for its pedigree in indirect tax advisory work, pertaining to digital economics, renewables and construction. The practice is overseen by partner Nils Eriksen. Corporate partner Kim Fosshaug works alongside partners Antonio Holstad and Torbjørn Stokke who are in the global mobility services area.  

The firm represented Fincantieri before the Tax Appeal Board in a landmark ruling on penalty taxation. It also assisted Mammoet on a VAT interest claim against the tax authorities 

Partner Kim Fosshaug and senor manager Ann Michelle Larsen joined the firm from PwC in 2024.  

Client feedback

‘’Skilled but are also incredibly client focused. Tax Guidance is coherent and actionable for client requirements.’’ 

‘’Their deep specialism in VAT complemented by their collaborative approach delivers sophisticated results.’’

Linked Reviews
Tax

Brækhus has an established tax practice comprising sixteen practitioners. Indirect tax is a pronounced specialism for advisory work across renewables, construction, financial services, and digitisation. Indirect tax is led by partner Nils Eriksen. Senior lawyer Maren Mathilde Mikkelsen is a reputed practitioner in this discipline.

The firm advised Mammoet on VAT litigation with the Norwegian Tax Authority.  It also acted for a client in a landmark customs case before the Tax Appeal Board.

Partner Torbjørn Stokke joined the firm in April 2022 from PwC. Associate partner Line Katinka Juuhl arrived in January 2023.

Client feedback

“They are competent, polite and very professional in their service. They are quick to respond to questions and their work is always on time.”

“Very knowledgeable on subject matter. Very responsive to emails and requests for support/guidance.”

“Complete knowledge of various types of taxation.”

“Wide experience in taxation issues.”

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