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Juris

Dispute Resolution

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Widely recognised as a top-tier commercial dispute resolution firm, our unique team of experienced Icelandic and English lawyers includes the “outstanding” Andri Árnason. Our aim is always to resolve disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible, cutting through complexity and focusing on solutions. We have significant expertise in both litigation and arbitration which we use to good effect in wide-ranging matters including contentious banking, insolvency, finance and competition matters.

Recent work highlights

    • Advised and represented Landsbankinn hf. in cases regarding the legality of variable interest rates in consumer mortgages.
    • Advising and representing Rekstrarfélag Kringlunnar in complex disputes following a fire at Reykjavík's largest shopping centre.
    • Advised and represented Huginn in claims regarding the legality of the distribution of mackerel fishing quotas.

Clients (11)

  • Icelandic State
  • Ísfélag hf.
  • Gjögur hf.
  • Íslandsbanki hf
  • Landsbankinn hf.
  • Orkusalan ehf.
  • Rarik ohf.
  • Various Icelandic municipalities
  • ÓJK - ÍSAM ehf.
  • Huginn ehf.
  • National Church of Iceland

Industries (11)

  • Banking
  • Financial services
  • Government
  • Media
  • Telecommunications
  • Hospitality
  • Energy and utilities
  • Food and drink production
  • Real estate
  • IT
  • Infrastructure

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Iceland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Juris demonstrates outstanding expertise in dispute resolution proceedings. The law firm acts in a range of commercial litigation, and is particularly active on mandates involving employment and competition law. The lawyers represent a diverse array of clients ranging from private companies to public sector entities.

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Work Highlights

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  • Juris acted for Huginn on a dispute relating to damages incurred due to the Icelandic state's non-compliance with requirements relating to the distribution of mackerel fishing quotas.

Strengths

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  • The firm has impressive team depth with specialised lawyers across many specific areas.

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  • Juris' level of communication and case management reflects the highest industry standards.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andri Árnason
    Andri Árnason

    Andri Árnason

    Andri Árnason possesses expertise in commercial litigation, employment disputes and damages claims. He has experience acting for companies and state entities as well as private individuals.
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Ranked Individuals at Juris (1)

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Members

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  • Andri Andrason

  • Andri Árnason

    Head of Department

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  • Stefán Svensson

    Head of Department

  • Bjarni Aðalgeirsson

  • Edda Andradóttir

  • Halldór Jónsson

  • Hildur Þórarinsdóttir

  • Hólmfríður Björk Sigurðardóttir

  • Ingvar Ásmundsson

  • Lárus Blöndal

  • Sigrún Magnúsdóttir

  • Sigurður Helgason

  • Simon Knight

  • Vífill Harðarson

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