Business areas in focus

Tax

Challenges and requirements

Taxation rules are becoming ever more complex, not least as regards international taxation. Efforts are continually being made to expand the basis upon which tax can be imposed and the taxation authorities are increasing their monitoring activities in a number of areas. This results in an increased need for sophisticated advice and the provision of robust solutions which also can withstand the scrutiny of the courts.

The implementation of a transfer of business, also in the case of family business successions, raises a number of taxation issues, which requires a thorough understanding of the area, if an appropriate solution is to be found.

How we can help

We combine first class advice with well-grounded commercial understanding and can, because of our size, assign a highly qualified team of tax lawyers to each task. We have also the ability to engage accomplished tax specialists abroad, due to our extensive international network. Consequently, we can coordinate and resolve international taxation issues quickly, effectively and with a superior level of competence. In addition, we work closely with Bech-Bruun's transaction departments. Finally, we have extensive expertise in conducting taxation cases before the Danish administrative authorities and the courts.

Our advice encompasses, among others:     
  • Corporation tax
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • International and EU taxation matters
  • Taxation with respect to financing/financial products
  • Setting up or changing company structure
  • Transfer pricing
  • Tax litigation 
 
  • Taxation of pensions
  • Personal taxation
  • Trusts
  • Carbon tax
  • Tax/duties due diligence
  • VAT
  • Energy and waste tariffs
 

Our ratings

Chambers Europe Rating 2012

Tax

This well-established tax giant was further strengthened by its merger with Philip in January 2012. It continues to offer its clients advice on a broad range of issues within corporate tax, including M&A tax planning, group restructurings, strategic tax advising, incentive schemes, structured finance, financial instruments and international tax consultancy. A large proportion of the firm's clientele is international.
Sources say: "This team is strong and well organised – a tightly run ship!" "It was clear that the group put my interests before its own interests."

Anders Oreby Hansen is highly reputed in the M&A tax planning area. Clients highlight his "ability to think outside the box and come up with creative ideas even when time is limited," and note that "he keeps his cool even under extreme pressure." Peers agree that Aarhus-based partner Michael Serup is one of the leaders in this field. He is highly specialised in the planning and execution of generational change in business ownerships. Kaspar Bastian is a recent addition to the team, applauded for his prowess in tax litigation. Sources are impressed by new partner Arne Riis, pointing to both his talent and his high level of visibility on the tax scene. Clients applaud Thomas Frøbert for "making the case clear and giving a direct answer."

Chambers and Partners Europe, Tax

Chambers Global Rating 2012

Tax

Anders Oreby Hansen is highly reputed in the M&A tax planning area. Clients highlight his "ability to think outside the box and come up with creative ideas even when time is limited," and note that "he keeps his cool even under extreme pressure." Peers agree that Aarhus-based partner Michael Serup is one of the leaders in this field. He is highly specialised in the planning and execution of generational change in business ownerships. Kaspar Bastian is a recent addition to the team, applauded for his prowess in tax litigation. Sources are impressed by new partner Arne Riis, pointing to both his talent and his high level of visibility on the tax scene.

Chambers and Partners Global, Tax

Legal 500 Rating 2012

Tax

Sys Rovsing leads Bech-Bruun’s five-partner tax team, as part of which Anders Oreby Hansen specialises in M&A-related tax planning, group restructuring and transfer pricing for clients including Danish and international banks. Carsten Pals provides ‘client-specific advice, combining tax and business issues’, and Aarhus-based Michael Serup specialises in changes in business ownership and company structure. The team maintains an excellent record in tax controversy cases. Litigator Kaspar Bastian joined from Gorrissen Federspiel to strengthen the team.

Legal 500, Tax

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Professional News 07 May 2012

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