Rune Meldgaard Christensen Email & Phone Number

Hellerup

I am a highly experienced Tax Director with a specialization in transfer pricing litigation and tax controversy, bringing a history of dedicated service as the Danish Government's lawyer in major cases. My transition to KPMG Acor Tax adds a deep understanding of tax authority strategies, enhancing the firm's leading position in transfer pricing disputes and tax controversy in Denmark.KPMG Acor Tax is a powerhouse within tax controversy and dispute resolution. Our foundation consists of specialists with experience in handling and involvement in several of the largest and most complex tax cases in Denmark.Therefore, we don't hesitate to say our tax controversy team is unique. We have an insistent team-work-based approach in our advisory services, and we involve other specialized areas and the global KPMG Controversy network as relevant and necessary. We differentiate ourselves with interdisciplinary teams that can include tax specialists working with corporate tax, international and national tax controversy, economists, and valuation specialists. Our global network of controversy experts is particularly relevant to coordinate approaches to tax audits, Mutual Agreement Procedures and disputes around the globe. Our team and specialists are continuously recognised as market-leading in Denmark both by our clients and according to the global tax publication International Tax Review, where experts from KPMG Acor Tax are recognised as leading tax dispute resolution and controversy experts. The services our team has experience with and helps clients with are delivered in key areas including:- Tax audit management practises- Strategic planning of tax audits and disputes- Tax dispute resolution including litigation, MAP & BAPA- Tax risk management - Tax dispute prevention techniques

Hellerup, Hovedstaden, Danmark

I work in the Tax Controversy team and the Transfer Pricing team as a Senior Tax Manager.Transfer Pricing in a contextNamely driven by the global political debate on corporate taxes due to the challenges facing tax authorities in a globalised economy, transfer pricing continues to be a top focus area for tax authorities and multinational enterprises around the world.Many countries have introduced ever more stringent transfer pricing regulation, including significant penalties for non-compliance, supported by OECD guidance and policy papers. This, combined with the increasing number of audits and disputes both with and between tax authorities, makes it more important than ever that multinational enterprises are diligent in determining their transfer pricing policies, and are able to document that all controlled transactions are conducted in accordance with the arm's length principle.Tax Controversy Tax authorities worldwide continue to increase their scrutiny of transfer pricing. We can assist in resolving transfer pricing disputes through various services and approaches, including assistance with the first proceedings involving the Danish tax authorities to the Danish National Tax Tribunal, litigation support, advance pricing agreements, competent authority negotiations and arbitration.Why choose us?Our tax controversy and transfer pricing specialists are part of an efficient and top-quality international network enabling us to deliver tailored and value-enhancing strategies that are workable and operative while providing support for initiating and implementing commercial decisions.We are acknowledged for mastering global challenges, being innovative, forward-thinking and client centric with quality and timely delivery in focus. We focus on understanding our clients in every corner of their business so that we can turn knowledge and planning into value.

Poul Schmith/Kammeradvokaten has grown to be one of Denmark’s largest and leading full-service law firms. The growth has been organic without any mergers. In addition to advising private Danish and international clients, the company has been the preferred legal adviser to the Danish government since 1936 which gives us a deep understanding of the political environment that our clients operate in.I worked in the Dispute Resolution team (tier 1 in Legal 500) as Senior Legal Consultant, Senior Manager, and I was engaged in a series of complex and high profile tax ligitation cases, including, in particular, transfer pricing cases. Here I also had the pleasure of leading several junior associates. In addition, I have been a mentor for a commercial law student as part of a company's mentoring scheme. Legal 500 testimonial: "They have unrivalled experience in litigation at the highest courts, notably the Danish Supreme Court. This allows them to think very strategically about how to present cases and to be extraordinarily effective in court."Poul Schmith is a clear market leader in dispute resolution. The firm fields the largest dispute resolution team in Denmark with more than 250 lawyers and 50 partners. Poul Schmith is also by far the largest practice in terms of cases – the firm is frequently instructed in a considerable number of national and international arbitrations before established institutions tribunals and ad hoc panels. They have more than 3,000 pending cases per year. They obtain approximately 1,700 judgments and arbitration awards per year and secure settlements in a significant number of cases. They handle approximately 50 cases before the Danish Supreme Court each year; significantly more than any other law firm in Denmark.Furthermore, I took part of an individual talent development program for partnership candidates.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Poul Schmith/Kammeradvokaten has grown to be one of Denmark’s largest and leading full-service law firms. The growth has been organic without any mergers. In addition to advising private Danish and international clients, the company has been the preferred legal adviser to the Danish government since 1936 which gives us a deep understanding of the political environment that our clients operate in.I work in the Dispute Resolution team (tier 1 in Legal 500) as Senior Legal Consultant, Manager, and I am currently engaged in a series of complex and high profile tax ligitation cases, including, in particular, transfer pricing cases. Here I also have the pleasure of leading several junior associates. In addition, I am a mentor for a commercial law student as part of a company's mentoring scheme. Legal 500 testimonial: "They have unrivalled experience in litigation at the highest courts, notably the Danish Supreme Court. This allows them to think very strategically about how to present cases and to be extraordinarily effective in court."Furthermore, I am taking part of an individual talent development program for partnership candidates.

Københavnsområdet, Danmark

Poul Schmith/Kammeradvokaten has grown to be one of Denmark’s largest and leading full-service law firms. In addition to advising private Danish and international clients, the company has been the preferred legal adviser to the Danish government since 1936.From Juli 2019:I work in the Dispute Resolution team (tier 1 in Legal500) as a Senior Legal Consultant and I was engaged in a series of complex and high profile tax ligitation cases, including, in particular, transfer pricing cases and fraud cases. From September 2018 to Juli 2019:I worked in the department of Finance and Insolvency (tier 1 in Legal500) as a Senior Legal Consultant focusing on implementing a new digital solution for debt collection for the public authorities. On the project, I worked as a consultant in the intersection of law, business, project management and data. This is quite different from the "classic" role as a lawyer as we work closely with the client and other consultants to develop the right solutions. Here I also had the pleasure of leading a team of two junior associates. At the same time I worked with litigation.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Poul Schmith/Kammeradvokaten has grown to be one of Denmark’s largest and leading full-service law firms. In addition to advising private Danish and international clients, the company has been the preferred legal adviser to the Danish government since 1936.I completed the three-year legal graduate programme at Poul Schmith/Kammeradvokaten from September 1, 2015 to September 1, 2018 after which I became a Senior Legal Consultant. From March 2017 to September 2018: I worked as a Legal Consultant in the department of Transactions, Public Procurement and Contract Law. Here I dealt mainly with litigation and advising public authorities concerning the organization and implementation of procurement processes according to public procurement rules in several areas. Furthermore, I dealt with large infrastructure projects, competition law, data protection law, contract law, property law and other business-related matters. I also have knowledge of Greenlandic administrative law and social law. Finally, I have experience with project management on the projects I have been involved with.From September 2015 to March 2017:I worked as a Legal Consultant in the department of Finance & Insolvency. Here I dealt with insolvency law and the administration of insolvent estates, including litigation, creditor protection and real estate transactions.Finally I was part of the Talent Spotter Team at Poul Schmith/Kammeradvokaten.

I wrote my Master Thesis at Kammeradvokaten/ Poul Schmith. The master thesis focuses on change clauses in larger public construction contracts.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

I worked as a commercial law student in the department of Public Procurement and Contract Law. Experience within construction law, public procurement law and contract law.Principal duties and responsibilities:- Litigation support - Legal research- Legal memoranda- Assist lawyers in their work

I taught students in Property, Contract, Tort Law I and II (include real estate law) and law of credit and security. Furthermore, I was supervisor for students who are writing their bachelor thesis.

I taught two groups of first year students in Property, Contract, and Tort Law I in in the autumn semester. I did also work on a project related legal methods and contract law, which aims to unify and improve the teaching material.

I taught two groups of first year students in legal method and contract law.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

I taught two groups of first year students in legal method and contract law.

Copenhagen

I worked primarily with litigation, including preparation of various written pleadings and other procedural and legal documents. Furthermore, I was responsible for information searching and writing of several different letters. Extensive experience within real estate transactions, company law and construction law. Also experience within:- amendments to company statutes - management at webreg.dk and- registration of different documents at tinglysning.dk. Responsible for purchasing at the office and other practical assignments.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Starting up cleaning and service activities on several large law firms.

Melsomvik

Responsible for operation of a grocery store and associated bakery - including management of a team of 5-16 employees, supplier responsibility, procurement responsibilities and development of a web shop.Results: Increased revenue and profits, improved product range and optimization of procedures for storage, logistics, etc. and development of new routines.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Worked in the meat department and, subsequently, moved to the cashpoint.• Focus on customer service

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Clarinetist in the Tivoli Boys Guard, of which the last two years as the concertmaster at the music corps.

Msc, Business Administration And Commercial Law, Gpa 11.0/12

I specialised in contract law, public procurement law, strategic contracting, contract negotiation and company law. Final average grade.

Master Of Laws - Llm

Bsc, Business Administration And Commercial Law, Gpa 10.2/12

Final average grade: 10,2/12 Student with highest average grade, including 12 (A) in tax law.

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Law

Principles Of Transfer Pricing, Tax Law/Taxation

Activities and Societies: This transfer pricing course focuses on major transfer pricing issues and concerns that all professionals.

Contract Negotiation And Litigation

Student (Stx And Mgk), Math, Physics, Music

Activities and Societies: Sankt Annæ Symphony Orchestra Rødovre Concert Band