KPMG Law in Iceland fields a team with notable strength in cross-border matters, benefiting from the firm’s strong international network. The group is highly active in thought leadership in the practice area, engaging directly with evolving regulations and client objectives. Ágúst Karl Guðmundsson, who is a key name for transfer pricing work, co-leads the department alongside M&A tax expert Soffía Eydís Björgvinsdóttir, and Jónas Rafn Tómasson.

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Key clients

  • The Reykjavik EDITION | Marriott Bonvoy
  • Míla hf.
  • Ardian France SA
  • Icelandair hf.
  • LS Retail ehf.
  • Eimskip
  • Arion banki hf.
  • True North ehf.
  • Össur hf.
  • Heimstaden

Work highlights

  • Advising Álfur Production ehf. in relation to tax issues regarding the reimbursement of the production cost of HBO’s TV service 'True Detective', which was filmed in Iceland.
  • Completing tax due diligence work for COWI Group.
  • Providing advice in relation to the stock option plan for Arion banki hf.

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Ágúst Karl Guðmundsson, Soffía Eydís Björgvinsdóttir, Jónas Rafn Tómasson