Name: Copenhagen Tax Arbitration Conference
Start: 2025-10-30T09:00:00.000+01:00
End: 2025-10-30T16:00:00.000+01:00
Location: H.C. Andersen Slottet, Tivoli, H. C. Andersens Blvd. 22, 1553 København

About the event

Calling all tax and disputes professionals

Navigating international tax arbitrations requires companies to address complex legal frameworks and practical challenges. To stay ahead, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the current legal and dispute landscape, as well as managing innovative solutions.

To dive deeper into this, we are pleased to invite you to our exclusive conference: The Copenhagen Arbitration Conference for EU and International Tax Disputes.

When joining the conference, you can expect to expand your network, connect with leading tax and legal experts, gain insights into the future of cross-border tax disputes resolution and much more.

Audience

This conference is tailored for tax professionals, government officials, corporate tax directors, academics, and policymakers involved in cross-border tax dispute resolution.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

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

Please note that photos may be taken during the event for sharing on social media. If you do not wish to appear in any photos, please inform the photographer on the day of the event.

Practical information

Date: 30 October 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CET

Location: H.C. Andersen Slottet, Tivoli,
H. C. Andersens Blvd. 22, 1553 København

Language: English

Participation fees:

KPMG Acor Tax clients: Free

Other participants: DKK 995 ex VAT

No show fee: DKK 995 ex VAT

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For questions, please contact:

Anna Nørfelt Marstrand

Event Senior Consultant

KPMG Acor Tax in Denmark

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Agenda

09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome and Opening Remarks

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 – 12:15 | Session 1: Legal Foundations and Innovations in International Tax Arbitration

09:15 – 10:00 | Prof. Pasquale Pistone, Full Professor of Tax Law; Academic Chairman, University of Salerno; IBFD – Institutional Frameworks for Resolving EU and Global Tax Disputes

10:00 – 10:10 | Q&A

10:10 – 10:55 | Timothy Lyons, KC, BL, PhD, Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers – 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, Barrister; Presiding Arbitrator in Tax Matters, Field Court Tax Chambers; CAAD – Adjudicative Mechanisms and Legal Certainty in Tax Matters

12:05 – 12:15 | Q&A

12:15 – 13:15 | Networking Lunch

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

13:15 – 14:15 | Session 2: Taxpayer Perspectives – Real-World Challenges and Solutions

Panelists:

- Sarah Blakelock, Global Head of Tax Controversy at AstraZeneca

- Pernille Nygaard Rasmussen, Vice President, former Head of Tax at Ørsted

Moderator: Henrik Lund, International Tax and Transfer Pricing partner at KPMG Acor Tax

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

14:15 – 14:30 | Coffee Break

14:30 – 15:30 | Session 3: EU Tax Arbitration – Disputes, Challenges and Strategic Takeaways

- Stine Andersen, partner at ANDERSEN KAER – Scope and Relevance of the EU Arbitration Directive

- Rian Waaijer, Attorney-at-Law, KPMG Meijburg & Co – What Types of Disputes Are Covered? Key Interpretative Issues

- Aldo Mariani, KPMG Head of Global Tax Dispute Resolution & Controversy Services, partner at KPMG Meijburg & Co – 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.

15:30 – 16:00 | Closing Remarks and Debate: Legal Certainty, Effective Remedies – Outlook and Perspectives

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

Speakers

Timothy Lyons, KC, BL, PhD, Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers

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

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

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

Rita da Cunha, Barrister; Presiding Arbitrator in Tax Matters, Field Court Tax Chambers; CAAD

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

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

Pasquale Pistone, Full Professor of Tax Law; Academic Chairman, University of Salerno; IBFD

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

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

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.

Susi Baerentzen, Associate Professor; PhD; Head of Tax, Aalborg University; TotalEnergies

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

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

Stine Andersen,Partner, PhD, Tax Attorney, ANDERSEN KAER Law Firm

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

Rian Waaijer, Attorney-at-Law, KPMG Mejiburg & Co

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.

Andrew Poole, Deputy Secretary-General, The danish institution of arbitration

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