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Deloitte Legal ehf., part of the firm's broader global network, advises clients on corporate, commercial, and M&A matters. The practice is co-led by Þórdís Bjarnadóttir, who brings expertise in corporate law to sectors such as the real estate, retail, and finance spaces, and Guðbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir, who specialises in buy-side and vendor due diligence for targets in diverse industries, and handles international and cross-border transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The practice is in the forefront in Iceland when it comes to VAT and financial matters.'

  • ‘The professionality of the staff and partners is outstanding and they are easily accessible. Their VAT expert, Sandra Lind Valsdóttir is the foremost expert on value added tax in the country and a great asset to them.'

Key clients

  • deCODE genetics
  • HS Orka hf.

Work highlights

  • Advised a listed Icelandic company on a legal restructuring in connection with a complex cross-border voluntary takeover offer to its shareholders, addressing significant legal and tax considerations.
  • Advised IS Haf fjárfestingar slhf., a private equity fund, on its investment in two Icelandic entities across separate transactions, including transactional advisory, deal structuring, drafting documentation, and legal buy-side due diligence.
  • Advised Kaldalón hf. on vendor legal due diligence for its listing on the Icelandic Nasdaq OMX stock exchange.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Þórdís Bjarnadóttir, Guðbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir

Other key lawyers

Sandra Lind Valsdóttir