Martin Øksenholt

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Martin Øksenholt is a lawyer and partner at Tenden Advokatfirma, with over 15 years’ experience as a legal adviser to both businesses and private individuals. He possesses specialist expertise in tax law, company law and contract law, and assists with ownership structuring, reorganisations and generational transitions - always with a strategic focus and commercial understanding.

Throughout his career, Martin has held key roles in both the private and public sectors, including as Director and Senior Lawyer at Deloitte Advokatfirma, and as Senior Tax Lawyer at the Norwegian Tax Administration. This background provides him with unique insight into both the authorities’ perspectives and clients’ needs.

He has extensive experience in dialogue with tax authorities, and has assisted in complex tax audits, book inspections and disputes. In addition, he has specialised in property tax, representing both companies and private individuals nationwide in appeals and legal proceedings—with proven results in both District Court and Court of Appeal.

He has assisted clients ranging from family-owned businesses to international groups, tailoring his advice to each client’s ambitions and risk profile. Martin also advises private individuals on matters related to inheritance, property, generational transitions and tax positions, and is renowned for his ability to make complex legal issues understandable and manageable.

  • Work experience
  • Education
  • 2025
    Tenden Advokatfirma ANS
    Partner
  • 2018 - 2025
    Deloitte Advokatfirma AS
    Director | Lawyer
  • 2014 - 2018
    Deloitte Advokatfirma AS
    Senior Lawyer
  • 2013 2014
    Deloitte Advokatfirma AS
    Lawyer
  • 2011 - 2013
    Deloitte Advokatfirma AS
    Associate
  • 2014 - 2015
    Centre for Administration and Development - Bufetat, BSA
    Hired management resource
  • 2001 - 2011
    Tax Administration (Skatteetaten)
    Senior Tax Lawyer
  • 2004 - 2010
    Norwegian Association of Lawyers (Norges Juristforbund) | Tax Administration Lawyers’ Association (Skatteetatens Juristforening)
    Various appointments