Gjert Melsom

Gjert Melsom is a prominent figure in the blockchain and tax law sectors in Norway. He is a Partner and Lawyer at Ernst & Young (EY) Advokatfirma AS, based in Oslo.12

Professional Background

Gjert Melsom leads EY Norway's Blockchain Team, which includes more than 20 experts in the field.1 He is recognized as one of Norway's most acknowledged professionals for MTT Tax, particularly in areas such as IP, technology, and E-commerce.1

Education and Experience

• Law degree from the University of Oslo in 19921
• Licentiate of Law degree in 2000, focusing on tax treatment of software and intangibles1
• Over 35 years of experience working with tax and technology1

Notable Achievements

• Partner in EY Norway's international tax services (ITTS) practice1
• Former employee at the Ministry of Finance, where he worked on international tax, e-commerce, transfer pricing, and tax treaty negotiations1
• Member of the OECD group that developed tax treaty rules on E-commerce1
• Recognized as the most experienced lawyer in Norway on decentralized and blockchain structures and business models1
• Ranked as a tier-one tax advisor in Norway by major global ranking firms such as Legal 500 and Chambers1
• Named the best Blockchain lawyer in Norway by First Monthly, Global Law Experts, and Leaders of Law13

Areas of Expertise

Gjert Melsom and his team have advised over 50 Norwegian and international clients on scaling blockchain-related concepts within a tax and legal framework. His expertise covers:

• Core blockchain technology solutions
• Cryptocurrency and token economy (ICOs, STOs, IDOs, IEOs)
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• NFTs
• Tax-efficient solutions for global blockchain companies
• Domestic and international tax issues related to cryptocurrency
• Legal and regulatory issues for token offerings1

Gjert Melsom's LinkedIn username is gjert-melsom-8068643, as mentioned in the query.