June 25, 2025: KPMG is proud to announce that Karolina Viberg, Partner and Head of Transfer Pricing, has been awarded Lawyer of the Year in the Transfer Pricing category by Women in Business Law Awards - EMEA with the following motivaton:
Karolina is an exceptionally highly regarded tax practitioner with impeccable standing among peers, who say is devoted to her profession. As well as her senior position within KPMG, Karolina stands out for her record advising multinational corporations on complex tax matters. She recently led a team that advises a global corporation, operating in a highly regulated sector, on the tax structuring for a joint-venture which spanned a range of jurisdictions and raised with complex challenges and conflicting tax legislation. Karolina won ITR World Tax's EMEA Transfer Pricing Leader of the Year in 2024. She has also successfully defended some of the largest transfer pricing adjustments in Sweden both towards the Swedish Tax Agency but also in Swedish Administrative Courts and also successfully assisted clients with resolving double taxation both through APA and MAP processes.
In total, five female business lawyers in Europe were nominated in the Transfer Pricing category. The award is assessed through a rigorous research and peer review process, including client interviews and panel evaluation by the IFLR team.
The award was presented during a ceremony at the Waldorf Hilton in London, June 25th, where Karolina Viberg, Partner and Head of Transfer Pricing, KPMG Sweden, was selected the winner. Karolina is both proud and honoured to receive this award.
- It means a great deal to me – both personally and professionally. The recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication that my team and I have invested in supporting our clients in the best possible way. It gives me renewed motivation to keep growing and continuously strive to become even better, says Karolina, Partner and Head of Transfer Pricing, KPMG Sweden.
The KPMG Sweden transfer pricing has along the years received several awards as Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year. Karolina says that the award reinforces both her and the transfer pricing team's position as Sweden's top transfer pricing advisors in the market.
- The awards highlight the fantastic work the team does every day to support our clients in the best way possible.
What would your advice be to young women, considering a career in business law?
- My advice to young women considering a career in the field of tax law is to believe in themselves and dare to make their presence known. Confidence, alongside curiosity and hard work, is crucial for overcoming challenges and achieving career goals. I also recommend seeking a mentor who can provide guidance and support in your career development. Finally, personal well-being is key to a long career, so make sure to invest time in recovery, whether it involves activities like exercise, family, or friends.
About Women in Business Law Awards
Women in Business Law Awards recognize the most outstanding women across a wide range of legal areas, including corporate finance, corporate and commercial law, intellectual property, tax law, and dispute resolution. The award aims to promote increased diversity, inclusion, and gender equality within the legal sector.
Women in Business Law Awards are organized by The Legal Benchmarking Group / IFLR and aim to acknowledge outstanding female business lawyers and firms' initiatives for diversity and inclusion.
For more information:
Women in Business Law Awards | IFLR
Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2025: shortlist announced | IFLR
