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Copenhagen Tax Arbitration Conference

Join leading experts, policymakers, and industry professionals for a high-impact day dedicated to resolving international tax disputes and navigating the evolving EU tax landscape.
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Copenhagen Tax Arbitration Conference

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Axelborg, Vesterbrogade 4A, 1620 København V
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Copenhagen Tax Arbitration Conference brings together top tax leaders, academics and advisors on October 30th 2025 at Axelborg, Vesterbrogade 4A, 1620 København V.
Hear keynote insights from Prof. Pasquale Pistone and Timothy Lyons KC, alongside senior tax professionals from AstraZeneca, Ørsted, KPMG, and Andersen KAER. Explore high-stakes arbitration, double taxation, and the EU Arbitration Directive — and connect with peers at the forefront of global tax dispute resolution.

The conference is pre-approved by the Danish Bar Council as relevant mandatory continuing education for lawyers and trainee lawyers, accrediting 7.5 hours.

  • 09.00

    Welcome and Opening Remarks

    09.00

    Kick-off by senior representatives from KPMG Acor Tax, The Danish Institute of Arbitration, ANDERSEN KAER Law Firm and Aalborg University, setting the stage for a day of strategic insights and practical guidance.

  • 09.15

    Session 1: Legal Foundations and Innovations in International Tax Arbitration

    09.15

    09:15 – 10:00 | Prof. Pasquale Pistone – Institutional Frameworks for Resolving EU and Global Tax Disputes

    10:00 – 10:10 | Q&A

    10:10 – 10:55 | Timothy Lyons – Bridging Theory and Practice in Tax Arbitration

    10:55 – 11:05 | Q&A

    11:05 – 11:20 | Coffee Break

    11:20 – 12:05 | Rita da Cunha – Adjudicative Mechanisms and Legal Certainty in Tax Matters

    12:05 – 12:15 | Q&A

    Timothy Lyons

    QC, BL, PhD, Barrister

    39 Essex Chambers

    Beskrivelse

    Leading UK barrister (Queen’s Counsel) with a strong academic and tax litigation background.

    Pasquale Pistone

    Full Professor of Tax Law; Academic Chairman

    University of Salerno; IBFD

    Beskrivelse

    Professor of Tax Law at the University of Salerno and Academic Chairman at IBFD, recognized authority in EU and international tax law.

    Rita da Cunha

    Barrister; Presiding Arbitrator in Tax Matters

    Field Court Tax Chambers; CAAD

    Beskrivelse

    London-based barrister with significant experience in tax arbitration, serving as Presiding Arbitrator at CAAD in Portugal.

  • 12.15

    Networking Lunch

    12.15

    An opportunity to connect with peers and speakers over lunch in the iconic Tivoli setting.

  • 13.15

    Session 2: Taxpayer Perspectives – Real-World Challenges and Solutions

    13.15

    Panelists:

    - Sarah Blakelock (AstraZeneca)

    - Pernille Nygaard Rasmussen (Ørsted)

    Moderator: Henrik Lund (KPMG Acor Tax)

    Leading tax professionals share practical experiences and strategic approaches to managing international double taxation and transfer pricing disputes.

    Sarah Blakelock

    Global Head of Tax Controversy

    AstraZeneca

    Beskrivelse

    Global Head of Tax Controversy at AstraZeneca, with broad experience managing complex cross-border tax disputes.

    Henrik Lund

    Partner, International Tax and Transfer Pricing

    KPMG Acor Tax

    Beskrivelse

    Experienced advisor specializing in international tax and transfer pricing, assisting multinational enterprises with complex cross-border matters.

    Pernille Nygaard Rasmussen

    Vice President, Head Finance Business Partnering Commercial at Ørsted, former Head of Tax

    Ørsted

    Beskrivelse

    Previously responsible for M&A tax, transfer pricing and other structuring and international tax issues in Ørsted. Leader for leaders of the M&A tax team and the Transfer Pricing team. Involved in the Tax Policy development and public debate.

  • 14.15

    Coffee Break

    14.15
  • 14.30

    Session 3: EU Tax Arbitration – Disputes, Challenges and Strategic Takeaways

    14.30

    - Stine Andersen – Scope and Relevance of the EU Arbitration Directive

    - Rian Waaijer – What Types of Disputes Are Covered? Key Interpretative Issues

    - Aldo Mariani – Strategic Takeaways for Multinationals

    Q&A with the Experts

    Moderator: Dr. Susi Baerentzen (Aalborg university; TotalEnergies)

    Gain practical insights into the types of disputes covered under the EU Arbitration Directive, interpretative challenges, and strategic considerations for multinational tax teams navigating complex cross-border controversies.

    Aldo Mariani

    Partner, Attorney-at-Law; Head Global Tax Dispute Resolution & Controversy Services

    KPMG

    Beskrivelse

    Partner and global head of tax dispute resolution at KPMG, advising multinational clients on international tax controversy.

    Susi Baerentzen

    Associate Professor; PhD; Head of Tax

    Aalborg University; TotalEnergies

    Beskrivelse

    Associate Professor of Tax Law at Aalborg University and Head of Tax at TotalEnergies, combining academic research with industry practice.

    Stine Andersen

    Partner, PhD, Tax Attorney

    ANDERSEN KAER Law Firm

    Beskrivelse

    Tax attorney (PhD), specializing in Danish and international tax law and tax litigation.

    Rian Waaijer

    Director

    KPMG Meijburg & Co

    Beskrivelse

    Rian Waaijer plays a key role in the tax advisory practice at KPMG Meijburg & Co, where she focuses on procedural tax law and tax controversy matters. A member of the Dutch Bar, Ms. Waaijer represents corporate clients in disputes with the Dutch tax authorities, guiding them through all stages of the process—from initial inquiries to litigation.

  • 15.30 - 16.00

    Closing Remarks and Debate: Legal Certainty, Effective Remedies – Outlook and Perspectives

    15.30 - 16.00

Frister

  • Tilmeldingsfrist d. 28. oktober 2025
  • Afmeldingsfrist d. 24. oktober 2025

This conference is aimed at professionals and stakeholders engaged in the resolution of cross-border tax disputes, including:

  • Tax and arbitration practitioners, including lawyers, judges, arbitrators, and advisors with an interest in international dispute resolution
  • Corporate tax directors and in-house counsel from multinational enterprises dealing with transfer pricing or double taxation disputes
  • Academics and researchers focused on tax law, EU law, and international arbitration
  • Government officials and competent authorities involved in MAP and arbitration processes at EU or treaty level
  • Policy makers and representatives from international organisations
  • Institutions and organizations interested in the development of a neutral, European arbitration platform for tax disputes


Hosted in collaboration with

Oplægsholdere

Timothy Lyons

QC, BL, PhD, Barrister

39 Essex Chambers

Læs mere

Leading UK barrister (Queen’s Counsel) with a strong academic and tax litigation background.

Pasquale Pistone

Full Professor of Tax Law; Academic Chairman

University of Salerno; IBFD

Læs mere

Professor of Tax Law at the University of Salerno and Academic Chairman at IBFD, recognized authority in EU and international tax law.

Rita da Cunha

Barrister; Presiding Arbitrator in Tax Matters

Field Court Tax Chambers; CAAD

Læs mere

London-based barrister with significant experience in tax arbitration, serving as Presiding Arbitrator at CAAD in Portugal.

Sarah Blakelock

Global Head of Tax Controversy

AstraZeneca

Læs mere

Global Head of Tax Controversy at AstraZeneca, with broad experience managing complex cross-border tax disputes.

Aldo Mariani

Partner, Attorney-at-Law; Head Global Tax Dispute Resolution & Controversy Services

KPMG

Læs mere

Partner and global head of tax dispute resolution at KPMG, advising multinational clients on international tax controversy.

Steffen Pihlblad

Secretary General

The Danish Institute of Arbitration

Læs mere

Secretary General of the Danish Institute of Arbitration with extensive experience in institutional arbitration and dispute resolution.

Susi Baerentzen

Associate Professor; PhD; Head of Tax

Aalborg University; TotalEnergies

Læs mere

Associate Professor of Tax Law at Aalborg University and Head of Tax at TotalEnergies, combining academic research with industry practice.

Henrik Lund

Partner, International Tax and Transfer Pricing

KPMG Acor Tax

Læs mere

Experienced advisor specializing in international tax and transfer pricing, assisting multinational enterprises with complex cross-border matters.

Pernille Nygaard Rasmussen

Vice President, Head Finance Business Partnering Commercial at Ørsted, former Head of Tax

Ørsted

Læs mere

Previously responsible for M&A tax, transfer pricing and other structuring and international tax issues in Ørsted. Leader for leaders of the M&A tax team and the Transfer Pricing team. Involved in the Tax Policy development and public debate.

Stine Andersen

Partner, PhD, Tax Attorney

ANDERSEN KAER Law Firm

Læs mere

Tax attorney (PhD), specializing in Danish and international tax law and tax litigation.

Rian Waaijer

Director

KPMG Meijburg & Co

Læs mere

Rian Waaijer plays a key role in the tax advisory practice at KPMG Meijburg & Co, where she focuses on procedural tax law and tax controversy matters. A member of the Dutch Bar, Ms. Waaijer represents corporate clients in disputes with the Dutch tax authorities, guiding them through all stages of the process—from initial inquiries to litigation.

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