Iceland

Firm overview

LEX is one of Iceland’s leading law firms, providing clients with a comprehensive range of services on a wide spectrum of financial, corporate and commercial issues, as well as other aspects of the law. It is the firm’s policy to meet the legal requirements of our clients in the context of ever-changing local and international markets.

Over the past decades, LEX has successfully acted on behalf of a large number of internationally respected corporations, organizations and private individuals both in Iceland and abroad.

Among LEX’s clients are major local and international banks, financial institutions, merchants and ship owners, along with a large number of municipalities, government organizations, insurance companies, manufacturers, businesses, media outlets, utilities and private individuals.

Firm overview

Juris is a full-service corporate law firm based in Reykjavík, Iceland. We represent clients from all business and economic sectors, from governments and local authorities to operating businesses, financial institutions and investors. We pride ourselves on developing long-term relationships with our clients, enabling us to tailor our approach and add additional value through our knowledge of their businesses and sectors.

We are Iceland’s only law firm with native Icelandic and English lawyers working together from our offices in Reykjavík. The background and knowledge of our multi-jurisdictional team enables us to provide international clients with a unique gateway to Iceland, providing seamless cross-border legal advice efficiently and cost-effectively.

Firm overview

Landslog – Law Offices is a leading Icelandic law firm renowned for its expertise and strong market presence. The firm provides comprehensive legal services, excelling in dispute resolution and major transactions.

Banking & Finance: Landslog advises Iceland’s major banks and financial authorities. It played a key role in Iceland’s first asset-backed bond issue post-2008 and has guided high-profile bankruptcy and restructuring cases, including Kaupthing bank.

M&A: The firm has handled landmark transactions, such as advising HS Orka on a $305m sale and Vodafone Iceland on a €69m asset purchase. It also represented Hagar in its €133m acquisition of Oliuverzlun Islands.

Corporate & Commercial: Clients include top Icelandic companies, ministries, and municipalities. Landslog has advised on competition and state aid matters before the EFTA Surveillance Authority.

Dispute Resolution: The firm represents the Icelandic government, insurers, and corporations in high-profile cases, including Iceland’s first 250-participant class action. It has handled landmark D&O insurance claims and competition law disputes.

Data Protection & IT Law: Landslog leads in data protection and IT law, advising major entities like Advania and Iceland Post.

Firm overview

Lagahvoll is an independent law firm with strong focus on impartiality. The firm was established in 2012 and  is known for its partners´ experience within the financial industry and its focus on creating added value for its customers. Lagahvoll ‘s clients include international financial institutions, private equity and venture capital funds, start-ups, corporations and investors.