The European Court of Justice overturns amendment to EU’s anti-money laundering rules
Information on company ownership may be kept confidential. This is according to a new ruling from the European Court of Justice. It is thus unlawful to grant the public general access to information on the beneficial owners of companies. The European Court of Justice thereby overturns a recent amendment to the EU’s anti-money laundering rules, […]
Product liability also applies to the owner of a trademark
Under EU law, a company’s product liability also extends to the holder of a trademark affixed to a product, even if the trademark holder is not the manufacturer of the product.This is according to a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union. Read attorney Hans Sønderby Christensen’s article published on Tuesday, December […]
Agricultural business successfully navigates EU requirements and is eligible for compensation
If an administrative authority in a member state misinterprets EU regulations, it can create a legitimate expectation for a company. In specific cases, the company may then claimcompensation if it suffers a loss. This could occur, for example, if the company financially adjusts in a way it would not have done had the authority provided […]
Danish haulier wins landmark EU case regarding the transport of pigs
Danish haulier wins landmark EU case regarding the transport of pigs. An entire industry can now breathe a sigh of relief, which should provide some peace of mind, says the lawyer who led a landmark case to the High Court regarding the transport of pigs, which the State Prosecutor has now abandoned. – With this […]
A parent company is liable for its subsidiary and vice versa.
A parent company is liable for its subsidiary and vice versa. This is the conclusion reached by the European Court of Justice. For many years, it has been common practice for the EU Commission to hold a parent company liable for a breach of EU competition rules committed by a subsidiary if the parent company […]
Sønderby Legal expands with two business lawyers
Sønderby Legal strengthens its team with two new business lawyers The law firm Sønderby Legal would like to congratulate Christian Kjær Olsen and Stine G. H. Petersen on their new titles as business lawyers. They both started as interns and continued as student assistants. where they have shown great commitment and professionalism. They have now […]
Rikke Bach Nielsen joins as Junior Partner
We at Sønderby Legal are proud to announce that Attorney Rikke Bach Nielsen has been appointed Junior Partner as of May 6, 2022. As part of Sønderby Legal’s strong EU team, Rikke Bach Nielsen primarily advises companies and organizations on EU law, including competition law, state aid law, and tax law. The EU team regularly […]
The European Court of Justice rules in a Danish case that illegal parking is subject to VAT
Under EU law, parking that violates the regulations for parking on private property is considered a consideration that is subject to VAT. Whether the fee in a member state is regarded as a penalty and not as an agreed service is irrelevant to the VAT liability. For VAT rules are EU rules, and EU rules […]
Employees’ political, ideological, or religious symbols may be rejected
A workplace ban on wearing political, ideological, or religious symbols may be justified by the employer’s need to appear neutral to customers or to prevent social conflicts. This is according to a new EU ruling. Read attorney Hans Sønderby Christensen’s article published Thursday, January 20, 2022, on Jyllands-Posten’s website here or download it as a […]
Debate: Farmers cannot sustain Denmark if they themselves are held down
Suzanne Estrup, Attorney and Partner at Sønderby Legal: “Every time the prosecution drops a case, it prevents new similar cases from arising, and that is what we are aiming for. A significant reduction in the overall pressure on agriculture. This is our contribution to maintaining the viability and enthusiasm of the individual farmer.”Read the article […]