Plesner is a powerhouse in both direct and indirect taxation, acting as a trusted adviser to leading Danish and international corporates on the full spectrum of tax matters, from controversy to advisory work. The team excels in transfer pricing, cross-border structuring, reorganisations, private and capital markets transactions, and high-stakes litigation. Co-heads Lasse Esbjerg Christensen and Tom Kári Kristjánsson lead a deep bench including Jef Nymand Hounsgaard, Søren Lehmann Nielsen, Hans Severin Hansen, and Mathias Kjærsgaard Larsen, all recognised for standout contentious and transactional tax expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very professional and skilled to work with.’
- ‘Best at litigation in the market.’
- ‘The team we work with is highly specialised within their field and has an in-depth knowledge of our sector. Understanding our sector is essential in linking tax legislation/practice to our business and being able to move forward with our specific needs.’
- ‘The team is very knowledgeable within tax, and their input is generally of a very high standard.’
- ‘Plesner has shown significant capabilities to combine tax technical knowledge with legal and commercial considerations, in order to identify the sweet spot or balance for optimal decision-making. Plesner team was responsive and proactive.’
Key clients
- AXA IM AB
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
- ECCO
- Edenred SA
- EET Group
- Group 4 Securicor
- GTT SA
- HelloFresh SE
- Johnson Controls Group
- KanAm Grund REAM
- Noble Corporation plc
- Nordea Bank Group
Work highlights
Represented EET Group in a landmark transfer pricing dispute before the Supreme Court. This ruling set a significant precedent in Danish transfer pricing law, reinforcing taxpayers' rights to rely on compliant documentation and arm's length benchmarks.
Assisted RWE in a landmark transaction establishing a strategic partnership with the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management, which includes the sale of a 49% stake in the Thor offshore wind project - Denmark's largest offshore wind farm project and a key renewable energy infrastructure development in Northern Europe.
Represented two board members before the Eastern High Court in a landmark case concerning the deductibility of damages paid due to directors' liability stemming from the financial crisis. The judgment is the first to consider the deductibility of operational losses under the provisions of the 1922 State Tax Act and sets an important precedent, helping to clarify fundamental principles in Danish tax law. The Ministry of Taxation has not appealed the decision, which is now final.
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Practice head
Lasse Esbjerg Christensen; Tom Kári Kristjánsson
Other key lawyers
Jef Nymand Hounsgaard; Søren Lehmann Nielsen; Hans Severin Hansen; Mathias Kjærsgaard Larsen