At Deloitte Legal ehf., the tax team consistently advises on a range of work, including non-contentious advisory work that is often complex and cross-border, and contentious dispute resolution. They have specialists in the full gamut of tax issues, such as transfer pricing, business tax issues, and indirect taxation. Practice co-heads Guðbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir, Haraldur Ingi Birgisson, and Símon Þór Jónsson each bring strong expertise, with Guðbjörg providing extensive experience in the field, and Haraldur and Símon specialising in work with international components, aided by the firm’s global network. Other key members of the team include Sandra Lind Valsdóttir and Arnór Egill Hallson.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Good attitude from Guðbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir. She has a skilled understanding of the important issues addressed to her.’
- ‘Wide range of specialities with good understanding of our company.’
- ‘Every one of the partners I cooperated with was an expert and very well prepared in their area.’
- ‘The Deloitte team is a good and well-prepared team.’
- ‘Guðbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir is always within reach, happy to help, and introduces other members of the team who are leading experts, when needed.’
- ‘The team's leading strength and capabilities include deep knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, as well as standard practices. They also emphasize and introduce digitization and automation in order to improve efficiency.’
- ‘Knowledgeable on topics. Easy access to individuals.’
- ‘The team is available, communicative, efficient, and proficient in providing answers to the questions raised.’
Key clients
- Samherji hf. Kerecis hf. Ölgerðin hf. Askja hf. Íslandsbanki hf. Íslenskir aðalverktakar hf. deCode (Íslensk Erfðagreining) ehf. Rotovia hf. Central Bank of Iceland Carbfix hf. Síldarvinnslan hf. Kaldalón hf. Hampiðjan hf. Samkaup hf. Efla hf. CCP hf. Travel Connect hf. Lyf og Heilsa ehf. Reiknistofa bankanna hf. Arnarlax Eignarhaldsfélagið Hornsteinn ehf. TDK Foil Iceland ehf.
Work highlights
Assisted Askja on its acquisition by a UK automotive distributor and was Askja’s lead advisor in two tax dispute cases.
Provided tax advice in Iceland in relation to a large cross-border voluntary takeover offer to shareholders of a large, listed company in Iceland.
Provided a multinational conglomerate with various tax services regarding its leisure and beverage operation in Iceland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sandra Lind Valsdóttir
Practice head
Guðbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir; Haraldur Ingi Birgisson; Símon Þór Jónsson
Other key lawyers
Sandra Lind Valsdóttir; Arnór Egill Hallsson