Tax
Deloitte Legal ehf.
Deloitte Legal ehf. is a leading name for the full gamut of tax matters in Iceland, spanning business taxes, indirect tax issues, transfer pricing work, and tax issues related to M&A and other transactions. Benefiting from the broad expertise and international network of the firm, the department caters to a prestige client base of domestic and international groups. Guðbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir is highly experienced in tax matters across a diverse range of industries; she co-leads the department alongside Haraldur Birgisson, who is managing partner and leads on transfer pricing matters. Arnor Hallson handles both corporate and individual tax matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very good within Deloitte. Knowledge of individual projects is good within the company. There is a high level of service and the follow-up on projects is exemplary.’
‘It is professionalism and professional knowledge of the subject that is most important to me. Haraldur Birgisson has provided me with good service over the past few years, not least of all his comprehensive knowledge of the projects he has undertaken. I give him my best recommendation.’
‘Deloitte offers strategic thinking and structured storylines, and provides the right support within appropriate timelines.’
‘Good overall work, really put their effort and time into the projects.’
‘Good skills and good knowledge of the nature of our business. Knowledge of tax practices. Connection with Deloitte in other countries.’
‘The co-operation is comfortable and communication open and honest. My contact is solution-oriented.’
Key clients
- LBI ehf.
- Bláa Lónið hf.
- Festi hf.
- Samherji hf.
- Rotovia hf.
- Verne Global hf.
- Kerecis hf.
- Hampiðjan hf.
- Ísfélagið hf.
- Steypustöðin hf.
- deCode (Íslensk erfðagreining) ehf.
- Vinnslustöðin hf.
- Matorka ehf.
- SSP Iceland ehf.
Work highlights
- Provided Kerecis with various tax services in relation to Coloplast’s $1.2bn acquisition of Kerecis.
- Provided tax vendor due diligence advice to the Blue Lagoon, Iceland‘s biggest tourist destination, in relation to its plan to list on the Nasdaq OMX Iceland exchange.
- Provided buy side tax due diligence advice to Festi, one of Iceland’s largest retailers, on its approx. ISK8bn acquisition of Lyfju.
Lawyers
Leading Individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guðbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir, Haraldur Birgisson