Tom Kári Kristjánsson

Attorney-at-Law, Partner, Head of Tax

Tom Kári Kristjánsson continuously conducts some of the biggest and most complex cases in Denmark. He is head of our Tax Law team and the number one Danish attorney litigating cases relating to taxes and duties, including VAT, customs duties and excise duties. His track record at the European Court of Justice is unique. No other Danish attorney has conducted and won so many EU cases.

A large number of the cases, he has conducted, have been leading cases and have been conducted as test cases. The outcomes of the cases have resulted in Danish businesses, particularly in the financial sector, receiving amounts running into billions of Danish kroner.

In addition, Tom has extensive experience in conducting legal proceedings regarding consultants’ professional liability and D&O liability related to taxes and duties, and he also litigates a large number of criminal cases relating to taxes and duties.

Tom was Managing Partner and a member of Plesner's Board of Directors from 2014-2021 and today he is Chairman of Plesner's Board of Directors.

Highlights

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Ratings

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is recommended as regards Tax (2021+2022+2023)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Tax.

    Tom Kári Kristjánsson remains a leading lawyer in the market and is highly experienced in tax disputes, with a strong focus on VAT cases. (2023)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is listed as "Highly Regarded" with respect to Indirect tax and Tax controversy (2021-2024)
  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is ranked as an Eminent Practitioner as regards Tax.

    Tom Kári Kristjánsson remains a leading lawyer in the market and is noted for his experience in tax disputes, with a strong focus on VAT cases. A commentator says: "He is definitely a name in the tax market" (2022)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is ranked as an Eminent Practitioner as regards Tax.

    Tom Kári Kristjánsson remains a key name in the market and is noted for his experience in tax disputes, with a strong focus on VAT tax cases (2021)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is ranked as an Eminent Practitioner (as the only one) as regards Tax.

    Tom Kári Kristjánsson is a respected practitioner, noted for his experience in tax disputes, with a strong focus on VAT tax. One source states he is "a very talented lawyer" (2020)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is recommended as regards Tax (2019)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is ranked as an Eminent Practitioner (as the only one) as regards Tax.

    Managing partner Tom Kári Kristjánsson is recognised for his expertise in indirect tax and customs, with a source describing him as "by far the best; he is extremely capable in that field." Another interviewee reports that he has "a great reputation, especially in VAT" (2019)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is ranked as an Eminent Practitioner (as the only one) as regards Tax.

    Tom Kári Kristjánsson combines his role as managing partner of Plesner with his tax practice, and has experience representing clients in the Danish High Courts. He is praised for his "strength in indirect taxation" and is well known for his work on VAT matters (2018)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is listed as an expert with respect to Tax: Advisory and Tax: Controversy (2017)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is listed as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Tax.

    Tom Kári Kristjánsson is highly experienced in a variety of tax matters, particularly those relating to the financial sector. He predominantly handles tax litigation, including disputes related to VAT, customs and excise duties. One client says he is "extremely good: sharp, insightful and gets into complex issues" before adding that he is "in a league of his own" (2017) 

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is recommended as regards Tax (2017)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is ranked as leading individual (Band 1) as regards Tax.

    Tom advises both national and international clients on tax matters, including custom duties, VAT and excise (2016)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson has been ranked as a leading individual (Band 1) as regards Tax by both Chambers Global and Chambers Europe.

    He is described as a "brilliant VAT litigator". He is praised for his energetic approach (2014)


  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is recommended as regards Tax (2014)

  • Tom Kári Kristjánsson is recognized as "Tax Controversy Leader" (2013)
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