Corporate/Commercial

What the team is known for

Leading Icelandic firm with a strong corporate practice, particularly known for its activity on international matters, with lawyers admitted to practice in France and New York. Expertise in banking and finance matters is a key strength, regularly advising international players in the financial sector and Icelandic investment funds. Also assists clients with M&A transactions. Remains particularly active in the energy sector, advising both international and local clients.

Notable practitioners

Antoine Lochet advises clients on cross-border loan and financing mandates, particularly within the energy sector. He is dually qualified to practice in Iceland and France.

Ásgeir Ragnarsson has longstanding experience in the market acting for clients on multi-jurisdictional financing mandates and takeovers, predominantly representing clients from the banking sector. He is dual-qualified to practise in New York and Iceland.

Baldvin Björn Haraldsson is held in high regard by sources, who consider him to be "very experienced" and "a leading partner." He acts on financings and corporate transactions for clients from the banking and energy sectors.

Einar Baldvin Árnason advises clients on acquisitions and restructurings, working within the hospitality, technology and financial sectors. One client praises his skills, describing him as a "reliable and thorough" lawyer.

Gunnar Thor Thorarinsson is based in the firm's London office. He advises clients on cross-border mandates. He is dually qualified to practice in Iceland and England & Wales.

Halldór Karl Halldórsson handles disposals, restructurings and refinancing transactions, advising on both domestic and cross-border mandates. One source notes that he is both "goal-oriented and commercially minded."