Europe Guide 2026 : Denmark
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Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel
Gorrissen Federspiel provides advice to Danish and international businesses on issues relating to tax and duties.
Gorrissen Federspiel provides advice on issues relating to tax, duties and VAT in connection with business transfers and the transfer of real property, investments, group restructurings, employee stock option programmes and financial products. The Tax group conducts tax cases as well as cases concerning VAT and duties before the National Tax Board, the Tax Appeals Agency, the National Tax Tribunal, the High Courts, the Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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Gorrissen Federspiel is a market-leading law firm that represents clients in a whole host of tax disputes, including VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing and payroll tax cases. The lawyers are experienced in proceedings at the Danish Supreme Court and the CJEU. The law firm is also well placed to handle tax mandates connected to M&A and corporate restructurings, as well as real estate deals.
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Gorrissen Federspiel advised Geely Financials Denmark on the tax aspects of its sale of Saxo Bank to J. Safra Sarasin.
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The team is very hands-on and has a lot of experience in the industry.
We are satisfied with their understanding of our business and challenges.
Gorrissen Federspiel has a high level of understanding of our business needs.
Gorrissen Federspiel has an unrivalled insight into tax law in Denmark.
Gorrissen Federspiel offers availability and a straightforward and uncomplicated approach when advising on complicated legal issues.
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Niclas Holst Sonne is one of the top lawyers in this field. He is noted for his expertise in transaction-related tax issues. He regularly advises on the tax aspects of cross-border M&A, as well as corporate restructurings. He also has experience in matters connected to the structuring of investment funds.
He is very knowledgeable and service-minded.
Niclas is very quick to understand our requests and is very responsive to our urgency.
He has strong knowledge regarding incentive and equity plans.
Niclas is one of the leading tax partners in the private equity market.
Niclas Holst Sonne is a great tax M&A lawyer.
Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen represents clients in withholding tax, transfer pricing and VAT disputes. He also advises on the tax implications of transactions.
Jakob provides well thought-out ideas.
He is very smart and strategic, and fully understands where his client is coming from. He is very open to input, and understands that input from everyone results in the best products.
Jan Steen Hansen is a highly regarded lawyer who routinely represents clients in disputes involving withholding tax, VAT and transfer pricing. His work also includes tax structuring and due diligence on transactions, including real estate deals.
He is very knowledgeable on tax issues and cases with complex cross-border elements.
He offers readiness, straightforwardness and a good personal relationship.
Jakob Krogsøe regularly represents clients before the Eastern High Court in disputes concerning payroll tax as well as transfer pricing matters. He boasts further experience in mutual agreement procedure issues.
Jakob is very knowledgeable and trustworthy.
He has excellent litigation skills.
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