Accura Advokatpartnerselskab's direct and indirect tax practice is reputed for the depth of its expertise in M&A and transactional tax, VAT and disputes with the tax authorities. The practice works with various clients within the private equity and venture capital space and advises on the implementation of incentive programmes as well as structuring management reinvestments. The ‘absolutely first-class’ Poul Erik Lytken, who specialises in the tax elements of M&A and real estate transactions, leads the department. Newly promoted associate partner Christopher Erik Oldenburg focuses on real estate tax work and tax disputes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Poul Erik Lytken is absolutely first class. Strong analytical skills.’

  • ‘The team has extensive experience when it comes to transactional tax matters.’
  • ‘Christopher Erik Oldenburg is very knowledgably within VAT and has strong communication skills whereby complex VAT matters become understandable.’
  • ‘Poul Erik Lytken leads Accura's tax team with high professionalism.’

  • ‘Poul Erik Lytken has a deep and thorough understanding of Danish and cross-border tax issues and appears to focus on delivering practically applicable solutions to complex issues with the aim of meeting the needs of the parties and the deal.’

  • ‘Christopher Erik Oldenburg is in my experience one of the best in his field, primarily tax and VAT treatment of real estate. He is highly praised by his clients, due to his wide knowledge and service-minded approach.’

  • ‘What makes Christopher Erik Oldenburg unique is that he can advise on both indirect and direct tax matters.’

  • ‘Poul Erik Lytken combines commercial understanding with a strong technical skillet and great personality.'

Key clients

  • Alm. Brand A/S
  • Danmarks Eksport- og Investeringsfond
  • ATP Ejendomme A/S
  • Nordnet Bank
  • Fingrid Oyj
  • Nordic Real Estate Partners (NREP)
  • CataCap
  • AP Pension
  • Topdanmark
  • Mercell

Work highlights

  • Advised REMA 1000 on the acquisition of the majority of ALDI’s Danish activities.
  • Advised Vaekstfonden and EKF Denmark’s Export Credit Agency on the merger into Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO).
  • Advised Topdanmark on the DKK2.3bn acquisition of the Danish health insurance company Oona Health.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Poul Erik Lytken

Other key lawyers

Christopher Erik Oldenburg