Bech-Bruun is well known for its coverage of the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious tax matters and specialisation across different tax areas, covering financial services and M&A taxes, tax disputes and indirect tax mandates, especially VAT issues. Leading the ‘highly skilled’ team is Thomas Frøbert, who often assists Danish and international companies, charitable institutions, NGO’s and political organisations with various tax issues, with focus on VAT and other indirect tax work. Jesper Buus is experienced in providing tax advice on complex cross-border M&A transactions, while Birka Wendy Mouritzen excels in VAT work.

Key strengths of Gorrissen Federspiel‘s tax department span advice on corporate tax, transfer pricing, and tax controversy work. The team is well regarded for its work on international tax and cross-border transactions, as well as disputes with cross-border elements. Jakob Skaadstrup Andersen leads the team and is experienced in transactional matters and tax controversy issues, in which he has represented clients in numerous high-profile disputes and major corporate tax matters. Jan Steen Hansen focuses on tax issues in connection with M&A and equity and venture funds and also advises on EU and international tax and indirect taxes; and Niclas Holst Sonne excels in transactional tax work. Jakob Krogsøe joined from Bech-Bruun in January 2023.

Kromann Reumert‘s department provides full-service tax advice on all areas of domestic and cross-border tax, including transfer pricing issues, cross-border structuring and optimisation matters, incentive schemes, and VAT. Arne Møllin Ottosen leads the team and specialises in tax litigation, corporate tax mandates and transfer pricing issues; he has represented domestic and international companies before the Danish Supreme Court. Michael Nørremark uses his combined expertise in tax and corporate law to advise on the tax aspects of M&A, capital market transactions, and restructurings.

Advising blue-chip Danish and international clients on all aspects of Danish taxes, Plesner‘s tax department covers is particularly noted for its capabilities in high-profile tax litigation. The department is jointly led by Lasse Esbjerg Christensen, who has a ‘very strong capacity within tax litigation and transfer pricing’, and Tom Kári Kristjánsson who litigates cases relating to indirect taxes and duties, including VAT, customs duties, and excise duties. Hans Severin Hansen has extensive experience in Danish tax litigation alongside fellow litigator Søren Lehmann Nielsen. The ‘up-and-coming’ Jef Nymand Hounsgaard is also a key name to note.

Accura Advokatpartnerselskab's direct and indirect tax practice is reputed for the depth of its expertise in M&A and transactional tax, VAT and disputes with the tax authorities. The practice works with various clients within the private equity and venture capital space and advises on the implementation of incentive programmes as well as structuring management reinvestments. The ‘absolutely first-class’ Poul Erik Lytken, who specialises in the tax elements of M&A and real estate transactions, leads the department. Newly promoted associate partner Christopher Erik Oldenburg focuses on real estate tax work and tax disputes.

Boutique tax firm BACHMANN PARTNERS specialises in a broad spectrum of mandates encompassing income tax, VAT, motor vehicle registration tax, and tax litigation. Exemplifying the group's breadth in particular are practice co-heads Christian Bachmann and Diana Mønniche, who have comprehensive expertise across the tax space. Michael Amstrup adds vast knowledge of restructurings and tax litigation; he is also experienced in tax-related criminal cases.

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.

Horten‘s tax team provides full tax and VAT support to clients, especially in the real estate sector, across M&A and corporate tax structuring and reorganisations, cross-border taxes, employee share schemes, and tax disputes. Henrik Stig Lauritsen leads the practice and is highly recommended by clients for his ‘deep knowledge of M&A transaction tax, combined with an intelligent and always solution-based approach’, making him a ‘first choice’. Thomas Brooker specialises in real estate tax and advises major property owners.

Bjørnholm Law is reputed for its depth of experience in tax controversy work and acts in disputes with the Danish tax authorities; it also handles international tax mandates. The group is predominantly engaged by listed corporate clients and businesses, but also acts for private individuals. Bodil Tolstrup, who specialises in tax controversies, and Nikolaj Bjørnholm, who is an experienced litigator, jointly lead the department.

NJORD Law Firm provides tax advice on cross-border transactions and international trade issues throughout the Nordics. The firm's VAT practice is led by Robert Mikelsons, who is an expert in contentious and non-contentious indirect tax work. The practice received a notable boost with the addition of Kaspar Bastian from KLAR Advokater in February 2023, who specialies in tax disputes and litigation.