Professionals

Eben’s multiple Accounting and tax expert certifications include Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN); Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Institute of Management Accountants of the US (IMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); and Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK). Eben obtained his Juris Doctor (Business Law) from the Massachusetts School of Law, Andover (USA) He has attended the Executive Development Program (EDP) of the Wharton Business School (University of Pennsylvania, USA); and The Advanced Management Program (AMP) of the Columbia Business School (Columbia…

Thomas Alnæs

Thomas Alnæs practises company law and tax law, and assists clients with advice on commercial law, tax planning and contract drafting in relation to transactions and restructurings, such as mergers and de-mergers. Expertise • Asset management, private equity and venture capital • Capital markets • M&A • Company law and corporate governance • Tax Experience • Partner, Grette 2012 • Senior Attorney, Grette 2009-2012 • Associate, Senior Associate, Senior Attorney, Haavind 2004-2009 • Senior Executive Officer, Bærum likningskontor (Internal Revenue Service) 2002-2004 • Senior Executive Officer, Frogn likningskontor (Internal Revenue Service) 2001-2002 Education • Lawyers' practicing certificate 2006 • Law…

Emmanuel Jacques, managing partner, grew up in Paris, France where he attended private school, graduating with a baccalaureate of sciences and mathematics. Thereafter, Mr. Jacques attended Paris University of Law and graduated at the age of 23, becoming the youngest attorney in France. Following his graduation, Mr. Jacques was named Director of the Cabinet of the CEO at the Paris Chamber of Commerce, overseeing 2,500 employees. In 1992, in fulfillment of his military obligation, Mr. Jacques resigned from his cabinet post and served as a civil soldier in Mexico, where he helped French companies settle into the region. Upon completion…

The many years of experience u. a. In leadership positions in the Federal Cartel Office and in the company is used to accompany the client personally, competently, creatively and practice-oriented in complex legal issues. Examples: successful counseling / representation in cases of antitrust damages and investigations by antitrust authorities ("chipboard cartel", "rail cartel", "beer cartel", "truck cartel", "stainless steel cartel"), in public-private partnership projects and in all major M & A Waste management processes, merger control procedures in Germany and abroad, joint ventures, abuse of market power and compliance issues Long-standing experience gained as a senior civil servant with the…

I help individuals and businesses globally achieve substantial tax savings or increase in bottom line by providing strategic international tax planning, restructuring, monitoring, compliance and guidance on all related legal matters. As an expert in international taxation, I’m also well-versed in the interpretation and application of tax treaties, FATCA, CRS and BEPS measures to promote cross border tax compliance. Along with being a subject matter expert, my strong team building, communication and client relationship skills have enabled me to lead and inspire staff of international tax divisions across MNC, law, accounting or consultancy firms to produce substantial business results.