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Public contracting authorities are obligated to disclose the maximum value of framework agreements

A new ruling contradicts two Danish regions’ interpretation of EU regulations, establishing that a contracting authority tendering a framework agreement is obligated to specify the maximum quantity and/or value of the goods or services that may be subject to subsequent contracts. Read attorney Hans Sønderby Christensen’s article published on Monday, November 1, 2021, on Jyllands-Posten’s […]

FORMAN ADVOKATER MERGES WITH SØNDERBY LEGAL

At the request of many players in the transport industry, the two law firms merged on October 1, 2021, and will establish a joint office in Copenhagen during November. Forman Advokater, which is now part of Sønderby Legal, continues as an independent brand, known and respected for many years, not least in the transport industry. […]

Portuguese tax on property sales violates rules on the free movement of capital

The tax rule discriminated against foreign citizens and was therefore contrary to EU law, even though the Portuguese authorities made it possible for foreign citizens to opt out. An EU-incompatible rule does not become legal by giving the citizen freedom of choice. Read lawyer Hans Sønderby Christensen’s article published on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, on […]

FC Barcelona lost the second half in the EU.

The Spanish football club FC Barcelona has received illegal state aid in the form of a particularly low tax rate on its income. This has given the club a tax advantage, which must now be repaid. Read lawyer Hans Sønderby Christensen’s article published on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, on Jyllands-Posten’s website here or download it […]

Swedish tax authorities have lost a lawsuit regarding aggressive tax planning.

EU Law: The European Court of Justice has concluded that Swedish tax rules are incompatible with the right to freedom of establishment, which is a fundamental freedom in the EU. Thus, Sweden has lost a legal battle regarding the right to deny foreign companies access to deduct intra-group interest deductions. The European Court of Justice […]

Star Taxi won the battle that Uber lost

EU Law: A service that uses an app to connect taxi passengers and drivers is not, in principle, subject to the same EU legal requirements as Uber, among others. Read attorney Hans Sønderby Christensen’s article published Monday, February 15, 2021, on Jyllands-Posten’s website here or download it as a PDF here.