Tax
DLA Piper Denmark
DLA Piper Denmark‘s tax department advises on both direct and indirect tax issues, and handles the restructuring of companies, transaction structures, international tax planning, and transfer pricing work. The firm is also recognised for its litigation practice, including its expertise in tax criminal cases. Department head Jakob Schilder-Knudsen is particularly strong regarding the structuring of national and international alternative investments projects and incentive programmes, while Mario Fernandez has a significant track record in indirect tax advice relating to M&A.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Deep understanding of transaction taxes.’
‘Jakob Schilder-Knudsen is a leading lawyer in Denmark, when it comes to transaction taxes and taxes relating to M&A.'
'Mario Fernandez is very strong on VAT.’
‘Highly skilled and competent team with a wide range of experts in various fields of our industry. We get access to the knowledge of multiple experts without having to engage and interact with more than one employee at DLA Piper.’
‘Jakob Schilder-Knudsen is the sole reason we stay loyal to DLA Piper. He is without any doubt, the most passionate and involved lawyer we have ever had the pleasure of working with.'
Key clients
- Mdundo.com
- Trinseo
- Sampension
- Axcel
- Angelo Gordon
- TotalEnergies
- Uniqlo
- Discovery Networks
- ALD Automotive
- Takeaway (JustEat)
- FOM Technologies
- Vision Ejendomme
- Mermaid Properties
- SEB Denmark
- Patrizia Multi Managers A/S
- Savara Inc. US
- AIG
- Allianz Group
- Citi Group
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
- Polestar Automotive
- BlackFin Capital Partners
- William Hill
Work highlights
- Advised GLS Sweden Holdings AB on the tax structuring aspects in connection with an acquisition, including tax structuring, negotiations, signing and closing of the transaction.
- Advised HY24 on all Danish tax structuring aspects of its €200m joint venture with Everfuel for accelerated development of green hydrogen infrastructure in the Nordics.
- Assisted Patrizia with all Danish tax aspects related to its DKK390m acquisition of Ringsted Outlet Center in Ringsted, Denmark, including tax and VAT due diligence, tax structuring, cash flow analysis and SPA negotiations.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jakob Schilder-Knudsen