Deloitte Legal ehf. has a ‘high level of expertise’ in tax matters, including M&A, business, indirect, and international-related tax, as well as transfer pricing issues. Under the leadership of Guðbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir and Haraldur Ingi Birgisson, the practice provides a wide range of domestic and international clients with financial advisory and VAT knowledge. Þorsteinsdóttir handles buy-side and vendor due diligence projects on targets in various industries across both internal and cross-border transactions, while Birgisson focuses on transfer pricing issues, investments, tax incentives, and international tax mandates.
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‘Deloitte has experience and knowledge in all the areas we need, as well as international experience and access to Deloitte's experts around the world, which gives them and us better service, and comprehensive knowledge of the issues that are ongoing at any given time.'
‘Haraldur Ingi Birgisson was exceptional in assisting us with tax issues. He has a deep expertise on the matter and was able to provide great communication throughout the process. Client service outstanding, which was highly appreciated for such a stressful process within the company.'
‘The team that serves us at Deloitte is always willing to make time for us, gives us good advice and has superior knowledge of the issues that concern us at any given time.'
‘The Deloitte Iceland team is extremely responsive and practical. They understand the requests of clients and strive to find appropriate and practical solutions.'
‘Highly recommend Deloitte Legal ehf. Their assistance in helping us navigate transfer-pricing rules has been outstanding. They have a high level of expertise and are able to provide clear guidance for us on the matter. Outstanding client-service, clear communications and are able to make complex subjects easy to understand.'
- 'Ólafur Evert Úlfsson has provided us with excellent support on our tax and legal issue. His prior working experience has proven immensely helpful, along with his expertise on the subject. He provided fast and clear communication, helping us understand complex subjects in an easy way.'
‘Skills of the team are good and they deliver excellent work. They know our company well.'
Key clients
- Samherji hf.
- Central Bank of Iceland
- CCP hf.
- deCode (Íslensk Erfðagreining) ehf.
- Kerecis hf.
- LBI ehf.
- Carbfix hf.
- Hampiðjan hf.
- Efla hf.
- Síldarvinnslan hf.
Work highlights
- Advised on a large cross-border voluntary takeover offer to shareholders of a large, listed company in Iceland.
- Advised Kerecis hf. with various tax issues, in relation to Coloplast’s $1.2bn acquisition of Kerecis, both pre and post the acquisition.
- Advised Kaldalón hf., a large and fast growing real estate company, in relation to listing on the Icelandic Nasdaq OMX stock exchange.
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Practice head
Guðbjörg Þorsteinsdóttir; Haraldur Ingi Birgisson
Other key lawyers
Ólafur Evert Úlfsson