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Bech-Bruun-Taxand's tax team consists five tax partners and 20 fee earners. The tax practice is led by Nikolaj Bjørnholm who is known for his work in M&A. Anders Oreby Hansen is recognised for his work on transfer pricing and capital markets. Christian ... [more]

Bech-Bruun-Taxand's tax team consists five tax partners and 20 fee earners. The tax practice is led by Nikolaj Bjørnholm who is known for his work in M&A. Anders Oreby Hansen is recognised for his work on transfer pricing and capital markets. Christian Bachmann is the firm's litigation specialist. Michael Serup specialises in corporate taxation and structuring. Hansen advised Pfizer on the first unilateral advance pricing agreement in Denmark. Carsten Pals and Bjørnholm have advised Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, Macquarie Bank, Credit Suisse and Barclays on structured products. Bjørnholm represented Marifin successfully in a case before the High Court. The case concerned the recovery of dividend tax imposed by the tax authorities that was believed to be contrary to EU law.

Deloitte's tax team is led by Lars Loftager-Jørgensen who is recognised for his work on indirect taxes. The firm has strengthened its tax practice with the addition of transfer pricing partner Asger Mosegaard Kelstrup, who arrived from PricewaterhouseCoopers. ... [more]

Deloitte's tax team is led by Lars Loftager-Jørgensen who is recognised for his work on indirect taxes. The firm has strengthened its tax practice with the addition of transfer pricing partner Asger Mosegaard Kelstrup, who arrived from PricewaterhouseCoopers. One client described the firm as "very efficient for transfer pricing".

Ernst & Young's tax team is led by Niels Josephsen who is recognised for his work on M&A and cross-border structuring. One client rated him "very highly, great at managing our cross-border assignments". The firm has strengthened its tax team with the ... [more]

Ernst & Young's tax team is led by Niels Josephsen who is recognised for his work on M&A and cross-border structuring. One client rated him "very highly, great at managing our cross-border assignments". The firm has strengthened its tax team with the addition of Niels Winther Sørensen as a partner. He was formerly a professor at the Copenhagen Business School. Ole Steen Schmidt led the firm's international tax practice until he left to join Accura. Thomas Bjerre leads the firm's transfer pricing practice while Søren Steenholdt is recognised for his work in capital markets and financial products. Josephsen implemented a tax risk management system documenting a group's tax strategy and policy so the group can handle its tax risks according to best practice in all countries. Only a few Danish companies have such a system in place. A tax exempt cross-border merger that the team advised on was innovative because although the EU Mergers Directive has been in place for several years, corporate law in various jurisdictions have not made this possible until recently. The firm's impressive list of clients include TDC, Novo Nordisk and Carlsberg. One client said they were "very happy with the quality of advice and service."

KPMG has 190 fee earners including 24 partners. The tax department is led by Soren Soenderholm, who has been described by a client as a "preeminent advisor on Danish tax issues." Susanne Kjær is known for her work on cross-border structuring.." Anders ... [more]

KPMG has 190 fee earners including 24 partners. The tax department is led by Soren Soenderholm, who has been described by a client as a "preeminent advisor on Danish tax issues." Susanne Kjær is known for her work on cross-border structuring.." Anders Bjørn is recognised for his work on M&A whereas Ria Falk has been commended for her work on capital markets and financial products. Due to a slowdown in the M&A market, the firm's focus has been on restructuring and transfer pricing. The transfer pricing team is 15-strong and is led by Martin Nielsen.

Plesner's tax team is led by Hans Severin Hansen, who one commentator described as being "second to none" for litigation. Lasse Esbjerg Christensen is known for his work on cross-border structuring and M&A. Tom Kári Kristjánsson is responsible for making ... [more]

Plesner's tax team is led by Hans Severin Hansen, who one commentator described as being "second to none" for litigation. Lasse Esbjerg Christensen is known for his work on cross-border structuring and M&A. Tom Kári Kristjánsson is responsible for making Plesner's VAT practice among the strongest out of all the law firms in Denmark. He is a litigation adviser. Christensen and Anders Endicott Pedersen advised on a cross-border merger between Denmark and Luxembourg units of Swiss Re. It was the first cross-border merger under the EU Merger Directive involving a regulated entity. The transaction involved close cooperation between financial supervisory authorities, companies' registry authorities and the tax authorities in several countries. Hansen and Kristjánsson represented Danske Bank before the European Court of Justice in a case concerning the pro rata deduction of VAT. Danske won the case which is significant for leasing undertakings, including financial institutions, in the EU. Christensen and Pedersen advised Babysam on the sale of their shops and assets to AAC Capital Partners and Polaris. This deal was complex as multiple sellers in a non-homogeneous structure had to be transformed into a straightforward structure, which the buyer took over and into which the sellers could reinvest.

PricewaterhouseCoopers's tax team consists of 175 fee earners including 20 partners. The firm is involved in M&A, international tax, financial services, compliance, energy and utilities, transfer pricing, VAT and human resources. The practice is led ... [more]

PricewaterhouseCoopers's tax team consists of 175 fee earners including 20 partners. The firm is involved in M&A, international tax, financial services, compliance, energy and utilities, transfer pricing, VAT and human resources. The practice is led by Henrik Faust Pedersen who is known for his M&A and cross-border structuring work. Susanne Nørgaard and Daniel Harboe have been described as "top of the field" for M&A. Eric Todbjerg leads the firm's substantial transfer pricing team of 15 people. Harboe advised EQT when a major publicly owned IT service company into private equity ownership in a deal worth $360 million. Harboe and Birgitte Tabbert advised Altor Private Equity on the acquisition of a Nordic financial institution which required an alternative price mechanism. Torben Wolsted and Henrik Melgaard advised Doughty Hanson on the acquisition of Svenborg. This deal involved a highly competitive auction process in an international environment conducted amidst tightening of interest limitation rules. The firm's impressive list of clients also include TDC, Coloplast, Vestas and Novozymes.

Bruun & Hjejle's primary focus is on tax litigation. The practice consists of two partners and three associates, led by Jen Steen Hansen. The firm's other partner Søren Lehmann Nielsen is well known for his work in litigation. The firm represented a ... [more]

Bruun & Hjejle's primary focus is on tax litigation. The practice consists of two partners and three associates, led by Jen Steen Hansen. The firm's other partner Søren Lehmann Nielsen is well known for his work in litigation. The firm represented a municipal-owned port company before the Western High Court where it was confirmed that the company was tax exempt. The same judgement also confirmed that the tax authorities had no power to make their own tax assessment, but were bound by the port authorities' definition of port activities. The firm was also successful in getting the tax council to reverse its previous assessment of foreign correspondents' tax liability.

Grant Thornton's tax team consists of two partners and 10 fee earners. The firm is led by Hannes Søgaard Hansen. The team has been involved in a lot of restructuring recently due to the decline in the M&A market. The practice advised Altor on its purchase ... [more]

Grant Thornton's tax team consists of two partners and 10 fee earners. The firm is led by Hannes Søgaard Hansen. The team has been involved in a lot of restructuring recently due to the decline in the M&A market. The practice advised Altor on its purchase of the former Sonion group including the MedTech subsidiaries and assets. Because of its size and the amount of countries it involved, the firm used Grant Thornton offices in the US, Netherlands and Poland. Jensen worked on this deal. One client said "we are happy with their professionalism and the assistance they provide".

Kromann Reumert has a good reputation in the Danish tax market. The tax team is led by Arne Ottosen who is known for his work on cross-border structuring and M&A. The firm acted for a US multinational with a Spanish holding company and a Danish operating ... [more]

Kromann Reumert has a good reputation in the Danish tax market. The tax team is led by Arne Ottosen who is known for his work on cross-border structuring and M&A. The firm acted for a US multinational with a Spanish holding company and a Danish operating company that conducted a cross-border tax exempt merger of these companies with the Danish company as the surviving entity. The firm devised a cross-border derivatives structure for a large Danish pension fund, enabling the fund to invest tax efficiently in assets. The firm successively acted for a Danish foundation in court proceedings about the foundation's exemptions from taxes on donations to the foundation. The tax authorities' position, that donations are taxable for the foundations, would have a negativel impact on the entire basis for benevolent foundations in Denmark according to the firm.

Lett Law Firm's tax team consists of eight partners and 11 associates. The team is led by Claus Holberg who is known for his work in M&A and litigation. Jan Børjesson is noted for his M&A restructuring knowledge. Other partners worthy of note at the ... [more]

Lett Law Firm's tax team consists of eight partners and 11 associates. The team is led by Claus Holberg who is known for his work in M&A and litigation. Jan Børjesson is noted for his M&A restructuring knowledge. Other partners worthy of note at the firm include Jesper Lett and Artur Bugsgang. The firm represented LM Glasfiber before the Supreme Court regarding the question of whether the company can deduct total incentive fees of around DKr28 million ($5.3 million) to two general managers before the sale of the company. Børjesson advised Sydbank in a fundamental tax case before the Supreme Court regarding the question of whether a loss in connection with the annulment of shares in the company is deductible. Holberg advised Imerco Holding in relation to a complicated transaction including the transfer of about 135 individual stores where it was important to clearly specify the structure for tax reasons.

Accura's tax practice is broad including corporate, M&A, real estate, banking and finance, intellectual property, international tax, stock incentives and litigation. The firm has three partners, including Ole Steen Schmidt who was previously head of ... [more]

Accura's tax practice is broad including corporate, M&A, real estate, banking and finance, intellectual property, international tax, stock incentives and litigation. The firm has three partners, including Ole Steen Schmidt who was previously head of international tax at Ernst & Young. Lars Fogh heads the practice and is known for his M&A work. Fogh advised Chevron in a transfer pricing case, which due to the preparation of proper documentation, was closed before a final ruling was made. The firm advised Nordic Capital on the $90 million acquisition of EDB-gruppen. Fogh and Malene Overgaard advised Tenaris/Siderca in a tax reversal, whereby a loan was retroactively changed for tax purposes from a loan to a capital increase. One client described the firm as "very professional and efficient".

Gorrissen Federspiel Kierkegaard's tax team consists of seven advisers, led by Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen, who is known for his cross-border structuring work. The firm also advises on M&A, the taxation of financial products, group taxation, transfer pricing ... [more]

Gorrissen Federspiel Kierkegaard's tax team consists of seven advisers, led by Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen, who is known for his cross-border structuring work. The firm also advises on M&A, the taxation of financial products, group taxation, transfer pricing and litigation. Its impressive list of clients include Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Santander and Credit Suisse.

BDO ScanRevision's tax practice comprises three partners and 22 associates. The firm has 37 offices across Denmark and provides a full range of tax services.

Dahl Rechtsanwälte & Advokater's tax team consists of six partners and 8 associates. Michael Amstrup is highly regarded for his work in litigation.

Eversheds is one of the only international law firms operating in Denmark. Its tax team consists of two partners and four associates. The firm is led by Robert Mikelsons, who specialises in VAT, custom duties and tax litigation. David Monk specialises ... [more]

Eversheds is one of the only international law firms operating in Denmark. Its tax team consists of two partners and four associates. The firm is led by Robert Mikelsons, who specialises in VAT, custom duties and tax litigation. David Monk specialises in international tax, including M&A, group taxation and financial instruments. The firm's clients include SAS Scandinavian Airlines and a number of international banks.

Lind Cadovius is a large law firm with a relatively small tax department, which is led by Jess Thiersen. He specialises in indirect taxes, litigation and M&A. The firm serves both Danish and international clients.