LAWYER PROFILE

Niclas Holst Sonne

Europe 2026

Gorrissen Federspiel

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Denmark

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Gorrissen Federspiel

Europe

Practice Areas

Niclas Holst Sonne is partner in our Tax practice group.

He has been engaged in tax law since 2004, with a continuous focus on transactions, international tax, taxation of private equity funds and the development of incentive programs.

Niclas has for several years been recognised as a capacity in Denmark within his focus areas, and before joining Gorrissen Federspiel, he was partner and Co-head of EY's Danish Transaction Tax team.

Niclas is often used as a speaker, e.g. in the framework of the Danish Tax Lawyers' Association and Danish Business Angels.

He is furthermore Chairman of the Tax Committee of Active Owners (formerly DVCA) and Nordic representative on the Tax Committee of Invest Europe.

Career

Gorrissen Federspiel Law Firm, Equity Partner, 2021-

EY, Partner and Co-Head of International Tax & Transaction Services (ITTS), 2018-2021

Horten Law Firm, Partner, 2013-2018

Accura Tax, Director, 2012-2013

Accura Law Firm, Attorney-at-Law, 2009-2012

Grant Thornton Denmark, Tax Manager, 2006-2009

DAHL Law Firm, Assistant Attorney, 2005-2006

Plesner Law Firm, Assistant Attorney, 2004-2005

Professional Memberships

The Danish Tax Lawyers' Association

Invest Europe

IFA (international Fiscal Association)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Tax - Denmark

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is very knowledgeable and service-minded.
TaxChambers European Guide
Niclas is very quick to understand our requests and is very responsive to our urgency.
TaxChambers European Guide
He has strong knowledge regarding incentive and equity plans.
TaxChambers European Guide
Niclas is one of the leading tax partners in the private equity market.
TaxChambers European Guide
Niclas Holst Sonne is a great tax M&A lawyer.
TaxChambers European Guide