Hans Severin Hansen

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Hans is a partner in Plesner's Tax team. He is the only Danish tax attorney rated a "Senior Statesman" by Chambers and selected for the Hall of Fame by Legal 500, and his expertise is unparalleled. His unique track record includes conducting the largest and most complex tax cases, often serving as test cases that lead to significant legal and administrative reforms.

With over four decades of experience at Plesner, Hans advises both Danish and international businesses, helping them navigate through intricate tax disputes and regulatory challenges. His work frequently involves high-stakes transfer pricing cases, "beneficial owner" disputes concerning withholding taxes, and issues related to foreign loss deduction rights.

Hans has played a pivotal role in shaping tax law in Denmark. He has chaired the Danish branch of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) and he served as President of the IFA 2013 Congress in Copenhagen. His contributions to the field have been recognised with prestigious awards such as the Karnov Prize and the Christrup Prize, highlighting his exceptional achievements in tax litigation.

Clients and peers alike praise Hans for his deep commercial understanding, clear communication, and ability to simplify complex tax issues.

At Plesner, Hans continues to drive exceptional results, making a significant impact on the legal landscape and delivering value to clients through his unmatched expertise and dedication.

Hans Severin Hansen

Selected cases

The Eastern High Court rules in favour of EET Group A/S in extensive transfer pricing case

Sampo plc announces a public exchange offer to the shareholders of Topdanmark A/S

The National Tax Tribunal reverses the case law of the Danish Tax Agency on additional taxation of foundations' tied-up funds on dissolution

The Supreme Court finds in favour of the Ministry of Taxation in another "beneficial owner" case

Viking Life-Saving Equipment A/S successful in extensive transfer pricing court case

Danish Supreme Court rules against tax payers in two "beneficial owner" cases regarding interest

Vækstfonden raises DKK 2.4 billion in Dansk Vækstkapital III

The Danish Supreme Court has given its judgment in the first two Danish "beneficial owner" cases

Danish insurance company Codan Forsikring successful in transfer pricing case before the Danish Eastern High Court

The Eastern High Court reduces the Ministry of Taxation's interest claim significantly in beneficial owner case

First Danish transfer pricing dispute decided in arbitration under the EU Arbitration Convention

The Eastern High Court rules against the tax payers in two new "beneficial owner" cases

The Eastern High Court rules in favour of NetApp in the "beneficial owner" cases

New binding ruling - exit programme considered subject to section 7 P of the Danish Tax Assessment Act

Danish distributor group successful in landmark transfer pricing case before the Danish National Tax Tribunal

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The Eastern High Court rules in favour of EET Group A/S in extensive transfer pricing case

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The "entrepreneur tax" is abolished in a new plan for entrepreneurs

Plesner secures top tier rankings in The Legal 500