Holst, newsletter November 2016: Dual-Use – Recent changes

Dual-Use is a hot topic within the European Union at the moment. On 28 September 2016 the European Commission published its proposal for amendments to Council Regulation (EC) No. 428/2009 (the EU Dual-Use Regulation). And on 12 September 2016 the European Commission adopted its annual Delegated Regulation which updates the EU dual-use control list. Amendments to the EU Dual-Use Regulation The European […]

Anders HedetoftPartner, Attorney-at-law, Holst, Advokater

The new GDPR and its new regulations: Privacy by design

Starting with May 2018, a new regulation on data protection will come into force and replace the current Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC). One change that comes with the new regulation is the requirement for data protection by design and by default. This can help reduce the risks identified in each stage of the development of […]

Danish export of internet surveillance system to China comes under scrutiny

The newspaper disclosure that the Danish authorities recently approved the export of an internet surveillance system to China has triggered harsh criticism of the Danish government by human rights organisations claiming that the export of such equipment to China poses a clear risk to human rights. Anders Hedetoft and Anna Martine Stubben Skovsgaard discuss.   […]

Anders HedetoftPartner, Attorney-at-law, Holst, Advokater

Business Outsourcing

Rajavarapu and company is the Legal Process outsourcing unit of Rajavarapu Legal Associates LLP that provides Legal process outsourcing services for international Law firms who wish to get their litigation documents coded/reviewed as responsive/non-responsive, previlege mail conversation between attorneys in any disputed matter. We also do vetting of contractual documents and non-disclosure agreements relating to […]

BACH Advokater joins IR as the exclusive Commercial Litigation Member in Denmark

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Claes Christensen of BACH Advokater. Claes has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Litigation member in Denmark. Claes Christensen focuses on conflict resolution, contract drafting and negotiation – especially within areas of high complexity such as IT and intellectual property rights. Furthermore, […]

The British Government intends to reform legislation on the tax liability of individuals “resident non-domiciled”

A proposed amendment of the British legislation on tax liability means that Danes, who for a considerable number of years have been taxed as “resident”, will now be taxed according to a principle of global in-come. On 30 September 2015, the British Government published a consultation document on the reform of the taxation of “resident […]

Anders HedetoftPartner, Attorney-at-law, Holst, Advokater

The British Government intends to reform legislation on the tax liability of individuals “resident non-domiciled”

A proposed amendment of the British legislation on tax liability means that Danes, who for a considerable number of years have been taxed as “resident”, will now be taxed according to a principle of global in-come. On 30 September 2015, the British Government published a consultation document on the reform of the taxation of “resident […]

Anders HedetoftPartner, Attorney-at-law, Holst, Advokater

New Danish government wishes to create better conditions and more growth for the business community

In June 2015, the Danes elected a new government and, according to the new coalition agreement, the new liberal government focuses on improving conditions for family-owned and management-owned businesses as well as on creating growth in the business community. The Danish government works to implement a simpler system of business taxation and an improved regulatory […]

Anders HedetoftPartner, Attorney-at-law, Holst, Advokater

The World Bank: Denmark is best in Europe for setting up and doing business

In October the World Bank published its international report “Doing Business” on the ease with which one may start and run a business in a given country. The report covers 189 countries ranked according to 11 indicators. “Doing Business” is widely quoted and well-known among investors. Once more, Denmark has taken a step up in […]

Anders HedetoftPartner, Attorney-at-law, Holst, Advokater

New Danish government wishes to create better conditions and more growth for the business community

In June 2015, the Danes elected a new government and, according to the new coalition agreement, the new liberal government focuses on improving conditions for family-owned and management-owned businesses as well as on creating growth in the business community. The Danish government works to implement a simpler system of business taxation and an improved regulatory […]

Anders HedetoftPartner, Attorney-at-law, Holst, Advokater