BBA//Fjeldco‘s tax group works closely with other departments across the firm to provide a comprehensive service to a diverse range of clients, including domestic banks, energy companies, and private equity houses. The team has a track record in advising on complex international and cross-border mandates, and covers a broad range of areas including M&A transactions, due diligence work, and VAT matters, in addition to tax disputes. Team lead Páll Jóhannesson is a highly experienced tax specialist, and regularly acts for both domestic and international clients. Associate Austri Þorsteinsson is also a name to note within the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very professional, polite and responsive.’

  • ‘Páll Jóhannesson consistently provides great service, with a solution-oriented approach, and a firm knowledge of tax law.’

Key clients

  • Kvika bank hf.
  • Íslandsbanki hf.
  • Arion Bank hf.
  • Valitor hf. / Rapyd Financial Network (2016) Ltd.
  • Fossar Investment Bank hf.
  • Grant Thornton Iceland
  • Kaupthing ehf.
  • Stefnir hf.
  • Marel hf.
  • Nova hf.
  • Isafold Capital Partners
  • Arctic Green Energy
  • Wellington Partners
  • Glymur hf.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Páll Jóhannesson

Other key lawyers

Austri Þorsteinsson