Gorrissen Federspiel’s market-leading tax practice represents major multinationals in complex tax controversies, corporate tax and transfer pricing matters, drawing on notable expertise in financial services and EU law. The team is equally strong in VAT, international tax and cross-border mandates, and remains highly visible on the tax aspects of high-value M&A. Practice head Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen advises on international and contentious tax matters, while Niclas Holst Sonne and Jakob Krogsøe bring deep experience in M&A tax, fund structuring and transfer pricing disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen has provided invaluable insights to our organisation, and helped the Danish Biotech sector tremendously. He has a unique mix of in-depth knowledge of the letter of the law and its application, while also having an excellent overview of the political situation. Jakob has proven himself time and time again to be an exceptional advisor.'
- ‘Gorrissen's tax team provides excellent insights and counselling in Danish and EU law.’
- ‘Gorrissen Federspiel’s tax team provides highly competent and commercially sound advice within Private Equity and M&A. They understand the dynamics of transactions and are able to translate complex tax considerations into clear and workable structures that align with the deal strategy and timing.'
- ‘The tax practice provides very to the point advice, always with a pragmatic approach.’
- ‘Niclas Holst Sonne stands out for his deep understanding of private equity taxation and his calm, solution-oriented approach. He combines strong technical insight with a clear sense of what matters commercially in a transaction.'
- ‘High quality and expedient responses.’
- Niclas Sonne is not afraid of learning and providing recommendations on commercial positions when negotiating M&A deals, meaning he is partnering up with the client instead of "only" acting as an advisor.
- Niclas Holst Sonne and Michael Kierkegaard have advised us at a very high professional level on innovative business models.
- In general, it is very easy to work with them, and they have the capability to look further than their assignment if it is important to you. A qualified team that contains all the various skills needed to be a “full cover” tax team.
- Combine technical knowledge with commercial insights within the M&A tax area.
Key clients
- A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S
- Cadeler A/S
- CataCap
- Codan Forsikring A/S (Alm Brand)
- Fidelity
- FSN Capital
- Genco Shipping Group
- Heimstaden
- Monjasa Holding A/S
- Nets/Nexi Group
- Niam AB
- Riskpoint Group
- Total Energies EP Danmark A/S
Work highlights
Advised Geely Financials Denmark A/S on the sale of its 49.88% stake in Saxo Bank A/S to J. Safra Sarasin, alongside Mandatum’s sale of its 19.83% stake.
Advising DMK Group on its merger with Arla Foods to form Europe’s largest dairy farmer cooperative (combined annual turnover c.DKK 19bn).
Represented the Larsen family in Supreme Court proceedings against the Danish Ministry of Taxation concerning the +/-15% rule and “fair value” in family real‑estate transfers.
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Practice head
Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen
Other key lawyers
Niclas Holst Sonne; Jakob Krogsøe