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. In 2024, for the 13th time since 2009, the International Tax Review named Plesner "Denmark Tax Firm of the Year".
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
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
Our specialists
Anders Endicott Pedersen
Hans Severin Hansen
Jef Nymand Hounsgaard
Lasse Esbjerg Christensen
Mathias Kjærsgaard Larsen
Peter Barsøe Østergaard
Søren Lehmann Nielsen
Tom Kári Kristjánsson
Ulrik Krogh Holst
Anne May With
Aske Kaadt
Aske Sahl Hasselbalch
Astrid Kjær Bahlke
Christoffer Bennike Rønning
Hanne Søgaard Hansen
Lars Loftager Jørgensen
Lars Toft
Line Johanne Østergaard Andersen
Neel Støier
Svend Erik Holm
Thomas Gønge
"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"
"Best track record for tax litigation in Denmark. Highly skilled team"
"Strong analytic skills including the ability to mitigate complex matters"
"Great team work with different skill sets and very strong capabilities within transfer pricing and tax litigation"
"The team at Plesner is excellent - easily the best in tax in Denmark, and one of the best in tax in Europe. The lawyers provide wonderful client service, are responsive and give cutting-edge advice"
"The lawyers are knowledgeable within tax controversy and transfer pricing. They are also very proactive"
"Plesner is widely regarded as the leading Danish law firm for all areas of tax law, including tax litigation"
"Very strong tax team, and in particular within tax litigation"
"They are truly outstanding, and have the rare ability to completely handle a case and offer very clear strategic advice"
"They have a team that works like clockwork, which supports the overall output of the work product being absolutely best in class and outstanding"
"Impressed by the way the partners work together in teams on large litigation cases. No other Danish law firm can offer such experienced teams to litigate complex tax cases"
"They draw on their superior litigation experience to identify solutions that will withstand governmental as well as public scrutiny, and – when relevant – utilise their vast network within the tax authorities for solution-oriented informal discussions"
"A trusted partner"
"Plesner is deeply aware of technical details on international tax matters and brings to bear experience from a wide range of international clients"
"The Plesner folks are always technically good, creative and very responsive"