Tax
Practice areaPlesner is the market leader in handling Danish tax cases. From the first negotiations with the tax authorities through the National Tax Tribunal to the courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union, we dedicate ourselves to conducting complex cases involving fundamental questions.
No other Danish law firm has prevailed in as many significant tax cases as Plesner. Since 2009 the International Tax Review has named Plesner "Denmark Tax Firm of the Year" 13 times.
Collaboration is at the heart of our way of working.
We assemble a team to handle each case and pool the necessary resources and experience. We prioritise active partner involvement at every stage of the process, and we work closely with clients and their day-to-day tax advisors.
Our ambition is to deliver uncompromising quality in every case we undertake. We perceive tax litigation as a creative process that necessitates innovative thinking. Similar issues in other parts of the legal system often provide the solution, making extensive knowledge of other legal areas essential. We focus on the details while keeping a broad perspective.
Advisory services are a matter of trust. We speak our minds. We take nothing for granted, testing all relevant premises and challenging conventional thinking.
Conducting and winning a tax case necessitates significant litigation experience. Plesner has the largest and most comprehensive team of highly specialised tax litigators. Our collective experience and track record provide the best basis for not just being right but also prevailing.
Selected cases
High Court rules in favour of pharmaceutical multinational in landmark transfer pricing case
Eastern High Court rules in favour of former UN staff in landmark pension tax case
The National Tax Tribunal overturns tax increases in a case concerning alleged disguised dividends and taxation of shareholder contributions
Transfer pricing dispute resolved through settlement before the Western High Court
Plesner advises SCHWENK Zement in first Danish CCS farm-in on Bifrost
The Supreme Court rules entirely in favour of EET Group A/S in landmark transfer pricing case
Board members can deduct damages
RWE sells 49% of the largest offshore wind farm in Denmark - Thor Wind Farm
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
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
Our specialists
Anders Endicott Pedersen
Hans Severin Hansen
Jef Nymand Hounsgaard
Lasse Esbjerg Christensen
Mathias Kjærsgaard Larsen
Rebecca Vikjær-Andresen
Søren Lehmann Nielsen
Tom Kári Kristjánsson
Aske Kaadt
Aske Sahl Hasselbalch
Caroline Strüver Nørring
Christoffer Bennike Rønning
Ebbe Bergmann Stenger Larsen
Elise Ausloos
Freja Simona Aakjær Olesen
Hanne Søgaard Hansen
Jens Reckendorff
Lars Loftager Jørgensen
Lars Toft
Line Høvring Lassen
Line Johanne Østergaard Andersen
Mads Okkels Sørensen
Morten Toyberg
Neel Støier
Susanne Kjær
Svend Erik Holm
Thomas Gønge
"Very professional and skilled to work with"
"Best at litigation in the market"
"The team we work with is highly specialised within their field and has an in-depth knowledge of our sector. Understanding our sector is essential in linking tax legislation/practice to our business and being able to move forward with our specific needs"
"The team is very knowledgeable within tax, and their input is generally of a very high standard"
"Plesner has shown significant capabilities to combine tax technical knowledge with legal and commercial considerations, in order to identify the sweet spot or balance for optimal decision-making. Plesner team was responsive and proactive"
"Plesner is top of its field. The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and service-oriented; they're just the best in the business"
"Its lawyers are able to communicate complex issues in a manner that is understandable and does not over-complicate the case"
"The lawyers both dive deep and maintain a pragmatic approach"
"It is a technically strong team that has a deep understanding of tax litigation and court strategy"
"What really stands out is the team's willingness and ability to understand the client's business"
"The tax team is the top pick in Denmark. They know the area and work with all the leading companies. Hereby they gain a unique understanding of tax issues"
"Very strong team especially within the area of disputes"
"Great insight and always up to date"
"Best in class within tax litigation"
"The team successfully familiarised themselves with a completely new area and the intricacies of the same. They not only got a very good grasp of how it worked but managed to tie it all together with the functionality and administration of reinsurance. I am confident that they will be able to do the same in other areas as well"
"Dedication, craving for knowledge and understanding of the area in question. Experts within the area of transfer pricing. Excellent in court, where they managed to draw the attention to the important matters. All in all a stellar performance both in the preparation and the execution"
"Plesner is well-versed and extremely experienced in highly technical areas of law. It is able to make difficult concepts and strategic decisions digestible for non-experts"
"Plesner has significant experience and is very strong on the subject matter"
"Plesner delivers a very high standard and is best-in-class in Denmark"
"Their industry and practice knowledge is very strong"
"They have a detailed knowledge of tax and, combined with an incredible business understanding, they are able to turn a complex matter into a simple line of arguments to make a convincing story"
"Very experienced and competent within tax litigation and transfer pricing. Strong mindset around people"
"Responsive, convey technical legal matters well in general business terms"
"The team is very experienced, knowledgeable and proactive in its approach"
"The lawyers are able to understand a problem holistically, and are very knowledgeable regarding practical case handling. They are always responsive and good at explaining complex matters to business teams"
"Plesner is widely regarded as the leading Danish law firm for all areas of tax law, including tax litigation"
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High Court rules in favour of pharmaceutical multinational in landmark transfer pricing case
Eastern High Court rules in favour of former UN staff in landmark pension tax case
The National Tax Tribunal overturns tax increases in a case concerning alleged disguised dividends and taxation of shareholder contributions
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