Jakob Schilder-Knudsen
Jakob Schilder-Knudsen heads DLA Piper Denmark’s Tax practice group, which advises a multitude of Danish and international businesses on Danish and international taxation.
Jakob is an experienced tax attorney with more than 20 years’ experience as a tax advisor in the audit and legal services sectors.
In particular, he advises on international taxation and structuring and provides assistance in all aspects of real estate investments and M&A transactions as well as corporate taxation and all tax aspects of alternative investments. Jakob is thus widely experienced in managing and driving major M&A and real-estate transactions, including business transfers and major due-diligence processes.
Jakob is also one of Denmark’s leading advisors on all types of investments in Denmark and on the specific rules and regulations of the Danish tax regime, including dividend tax, refunds, incentive programmes, etc.
Furthermore, Jakob is recognised within Tax by leading ranking institutes such as Chambers and the Legal 500.
The Danish Lawyers’ Tax Law Association.
The Danish Branch of the International Fiscal Association.
- Tax assistance in relation to Heimstaden Bostad’s EUR 9.1bn acquisition of Akelius' residential portfolio in Denmark.
- Tax assistance in relation to Trinseo's EUR 1.137bn acquisition of Arkema's PMMA buisness.
- Lead tax advisor on the USD 1.9bn Noreco acquisition of Royal Dutch Shell’s 36.8% stake in the largest Danish oil concession holder
- Lead advisor for Mdundo.com on its successful IPO on Nasdaq First North Growth Market
Jakob serves as chairman or board member of several boards of directors.
Jakob has been a part-time lecturer in tax law at the CBS for several years.
Jakob is recognized by The Legal 500 as 'Leading Individual' within 'Tax'.
"Jakob Schilder-Knudsen is a leading lawyer in Denmark, when it comes to transaction taxes and taxes relating to M&A."
"Jakob Schilder-Knudsen is extremely competent, Jakob has shown himself to be the only lawyer we will ever need. Down to earth, skilled beyond mention and an all around gold guy. Nicknamed Harvey Spector due to his skills in the courtroom."
"Jakob Schilder-Knudsen and Mario Fernandez are both outstanding tax and VAT advisers. They have expertise that is second to none in the Danish market."
"Jakob Schilder-Knudsen is in my opinion the best tax lawyer in Denmark. He has in-depth knowledge of transaction-related taxes and has a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach."
"Great team, by far the leading tax team in Denmark. Nobody comes close to them."
"Amazing insight into domestic and foreign tax rules and regulations. Perfect execution in both boardroom and courtroom."
"Jakob Knudsen is without a doubt one of the most competent lawyers I have ever come across."
Jakob Schilder-Knudsen is recognized by Chambers within 'Tax'.
"He has always managed to narrow in on what is truly important in the matter."
"He is commercial, client-centric, responsive and exceptional at making complex matters understandable so the right decisions can be made based on solid, grounded advice."
"Jakob Schilder-Knudsen works tirelessly to ensure that every case is approached from the right position. He is very knowledgeable in all tax-related issues."
"He is outstanding and has a broad but deep understanding of taxes relating to transactions."
"He has the ability to understand complex tax issues and provide solutions."
"He is always available."
Jakob is recommended by Who's Who Legal within 'Corporate Tax - Advisory'.