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Danish Tax Authority Loses £1.4 Billion Case in London

10/2/2025

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In London’s High Court, Denmark’s Skatteforvaltningen (Skat) lost a £1.4 billion case against Sanjay Shah's Solo Capital Partners.
Judge Andrew Baker ruled Skat was not misled into tax refunds tied to cum-ex schemes (2012–2015).
Skat's claims controls were deemed flimsy and ineffective.
Shah, previously sentenced to 12 years in Denmark for tax fraud, was described as not a trustworthy individual.

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Story summary

In London’s High Court, Denmark’s Skatteforvaltningen (Skat) lost a £1.4 billion case against Sanjay Shah's Solo Capital Partners.
Judge Andrew Baker ruled Skat was not misled into tax refunds tied to cum-ex schemes (2012–2015).
Skat's claims controls were deemed flimsy and ineffective.
Shah, previously sentenced to 12 years in Denmark for tax fraud, was described as not a trustworthy individual.