Our lawyers are recognised by The Legal 500

Our lawyers are recognised by The Legal 500

Each year, law firms around the world are assessed and ranked by Legal 500. The rankings are based on feedback from clients and other market research. This year too, Brækhus is ranked as a Leading Firm.

In this year’s edition of Legal 500, a number of our lawyers, spread across various fields of expertise, receive recognition for their specialist skills.

Partners Alexander Mollan and Julius Berg Kaasin also achieve individual rankings and are ranked in the category ‘Next Generation Partner’. Alexander is recognised for his in-depth expertise in the field of TMT, and Julius is recognised for his expertise in the field of Intellectual Property.

We are pleased to observe that the fields in which we receive recognition by The Legal 500 represent core business areas for Brækhus. This underline our strong competence environments.

This is what some of our clients say about us:

Highly competent, proactive and we were involved well along the way

Our experience with Brækhus is that they always seek the right expertise from the right person so that challenges and problems can be highlighted quickly. This means that the right solutions are chosen in a short time

A very nice, friendly, cooperative and resolutive team. They are always willing to help and support you in your cases, propose alternative ideas and solutions, and be honest and clear about your situation

An extremely high level of expertise, insight and experience that we as clients can capitalise on. Not least very quick responses to inquiries

Corporate taxation expert from PwC becomes partner at Brækhus

Corporate taxation expert from PwC becomes partner at Brækhus

We are delighted to welcome Kim Fosshaug as a partner at Brækhus from March 1st. Fosshaug joins Brækhus from the position as a Lawyer/Director at PwC.

Kim Fosshaug is an expert in national and international corporate taxation, with specialised knowledge in international taxation and in the financial sector. He assists national and international investment companies, financing institutions, and other financial sector entities with matters related to international taxation, regulatory issues, and EU/EEA law. He also offers advice on national and international tax and corporate law, including restructuring and reorganisations, and appeals. 

– I am excited to be part of Brækhus and their renowned Tax and VAT team. Brækhus’s strong international profile and focus has been an important factor in my choice of Brækhus, says Fosshaug. 

Partner Kim Fosshaug og Partner/Head of Tax and VAT, Nils Eriksen.

Brækhus’s Tax and VAT team is among the country’s leading tax law environments, which, unlike the “big four”, is audit-independent. The team provides advice at all stages of tax law and has extensive experience in national and international tax law, VAT, customs and excise duties, and cross-border taxation of individuals. 

Brækhus assists Norwegian and international companies with establishment in Norway and abroad, and employees across borders through our well-known global mobility offering. For many of our international clients, Brækhus acts as a One-Stop-Shop – a single contact point for tax advice and all legal services. 

– Tax is a strategically important area for Brækhus. We are very pleased to have signed Kim. With Kim on board, our already strong tax and VAT team is further strengthened,” says Nils Eriksen, Partner and Head of the Tax and VAT department. 

Brækhus is ranked at the top in this year’s ITR World Tax

Brækhus is ranked at the top in this year’s ITR World Tax

Brækhus has again achieved excellent rankings in International Tax Review World Tax for Indirect Tax, General Corporate Tax, Tax Controversy and Transactional Tax

International Tax Review World Tax has published this year’s edition of “The Comprehensive guide to the world’s leading tax firms”. We have received a top ranking for Indirect Tax (Tier 1), and very good rankings for General Corporate Tax (Tier 2), Tax Controversy (Tier 2) and Transactional Tax (Tier 3).

The rankings are based on extensive market analysis and feedback from clients and legal colleagues worldwide. We greatly appreciate the positive feedback we have received from both clients and peers, as these have been instrumental in achieving this recognition.

It is very inspiring that our clients recognize the work we do. This confirms that our strategy built on specialization and industry knowledge works

Nils Eriksen, Head of Tax and VAT in Brækhus

Brækhus recognised by ITR World Tax 2023

Brækhus recognised by ITR World Tax 2023

Brækhus’ Tax Practice has again received good rankings in ITR World Tax.

As in previous years, we have received good rankings for Indirect Tax (Tier 2), General Corporate Tax (Tier 3) and Tax Controversy (Other notable). We would like to thank clients and peers for the recognition of Brækhus.

Nils Eriksen, who heads our Tax Practice, is “highly regarded”, with his 30  years of indirect tax and extensive international experience. Nils has recently co- authored the commentary to the Norwegian VAT Act.

“It is inspiring that our clients recognize the work we do. This confirms that our strategy built on specialization and industry knowledge works”, says Nils Eriksen.