Bech-Bruun maintains one of Denmark’s largest specialist tax practices, advising on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters. The group is highly regarded for tax controversy, fund structuring, VAT, transfer pricing and domestic tax issues, and continues to guide clients through the tax aspects of major M&A transactions. Particularly strong in transfer pricing, indirect taxes and tax litigation, the team is well-equipped for complex cross-border mandates. Practice head Thomas Frøbert brings significant international expertise, while Michael Serup and Birka Wendy Mouritzen add deep strengths in corporate taxation, litigation, VAT and customs.
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Testimonials
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- Bech-Bruun are best-in-class tax advisers. Their service is excellent, and their advice is thorough, thoughtful, and commercial. We love working with Bech-Bruun.
- Bech-Bruun is exceptionally good at understanding the client’s situation and making the complex easy to understand. They write and speak easily and are quick to respond compared to others.
- Thomas Frobert is brilliant.
- Thomas Frøbert is, if anything, an exponent of what Bech-Bruun stands for, and Thomas is unique in breaking down complex issues so that they are easy to understand and in balancing the often conflicting interests when multiple parties are involved. Thomas is also always quick to respond to inquiries.
- ‘Tax expertise is broad and in depth.’
- ‘Thomas Frøbert is a very strong, pragmatic tax adviser. Birka Wendy Mouritzen is also very good.’
- ‘Excellent advice delivered in a commercial and straightforward manner. Best tax team I've come across anywhere.’
- ‘Thomas Frøbert is incredibly commercial, very sharp, excellent at cutting through to the heart of the matter. It's all backed up by a deep understanding of relevant case law as well. In the fast-paced environment of a deal when time pressure is high, it was incredibly valuable to have Thomas in our corner providing sharp and focused advice.’
- ‘Very experienced, taking ownership of matters.’
- ‘The practice is unique in combining deep technical tax expertise with pragmatic, business-focused advice, particularly in cross-border structuring and financing. Clients value the team’s clarity, responsiveness, and hands-on senior involvement, which sets them apart from more siloed firms.'
Key clients
- The Danish Agriculture & Food Council
- Vattenfall
- Samsung Electronics
- NetApp
- Danish Industry Association
- The Danish Association of Municipalities
- American and Irish Investment Funds
Work highlights
Representing Vattenfall, a Swedish multinational power company, in a court case concerning the possibility of claiming depreciation on future decommissioning costs on offshore wind farms, in a matter which is very important for the entire Danish renewable sector.
Appointed by NetApp, an American data infrastructure company, to lead a continuation of its Danish beneficial ownership case. This is an extremely important matter for a large number of taxpayers because it will affect how interest should be calculated on disputed amounts.
Representing international giant Samsung in a large VAT court case concerning Samsung’s right to recover input VAT from the Danish tax authorities.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Thomas Frøbert
Other key lawyers
Michael Serup; Birka Wendy Mouritzen; Johnny Bøgebjerg; Jesper Buus