BAHR is widely recognised as a leading firm for all areas of corporate taxation. Joachim Bjerke is head of the tax department. It specialises in energy, private equity, real estate, and shipping. Repute for transaction structuring and litigation also gains market plaudits. Partner Peter Hammerich leads the Asset Management and Private Equity practice. Fellow partners include Anne Sofie Bjørkholt and Camilla Jøtun.
The firm assisted Aker BP in its acquisition of Lundin’s energy business in Norway, including transaction and post-closing restructuring tax implications. It also Norske Shell in a dispute regarding the deduction of VAT on movable housing units.
Partner Simen Skjold Søgaard joined the practice in April 2022.
Client feedback
“Up-to-date tax lawyers with broad expertise.”
“High quality.”
“Good, but small team with large real estate department.”
“Good individuals and good cooperating skills.”
“Very good knowledge about Norwegian laws and they have good relationship with relevant legal advisers in the Nordics and UK. High service level."
“In depth analysis and clear recommendations.”
“The team we are working with at Bahr, headed by Joachim Bjerke, is impressive in their knowledge of the actual legal aspects, and the lawyers at Bahr also has extensive understanding of other aspects like e.g capital market understanding, and adjacent legal questions. Joachim Bjerke is one of the top tax lawyers in Norway, combined with an excellent business understanding. He is extremely service minded and quick to respond, and also very solution oriented. Joachim is very easy to cooperate with.”
