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LEX Law Offices

Corporate/Commercial

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LEX Law Offices

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Provided by LEX Law Offices

Corporate and commercial law is the cornerstone at LEX. Drawing from decades of experience and knowledge, LEX routinely advises on issues ranging from the choice of the corporate form, the establishment of the corporation itself, the drafting of articles of association and cross-border considerations. LEX has premium position in the Icelandic M&A market as evidenced by it’s involvement in a number of domestic and international transactions over the years. 

Our corporate and commercial practice group frequently works in collaboration with other practice areas, such as Tax, Banking and Finance and Merger & Acquisition. The close cooperation between different practice areas at LEX ensures that clients' cases are dealt with in the most efficient manner, from both time and monetary perspectives.

In addition to providing general corporate legal advice, LEX is one of Iceland's leading law firms in preparing due diligence reviews related to change of ownership of companies and businesses, financing and refinancing and IPOs’. Our portfolio of corporate clients ranges from many of Iceland’s major companies to international clients.

In recent years LEX has worked closely with a number of leading international law firms in cross-border transactions, providing Icelandic law advice and handling any Icelandic aspects of such transactions.


 

 

 

 

Clients (26)

  • Costco Wholesale Iceland ehf.
  • Arion Bank hf.
  • Islandsbanki hf.
  • Landsbankinn hf.
  • Reginn hf.
  • Reykjavik Energy
  • PCC BakkiSilicon hf.
  • Ardian France SA
  • Landeldi ehf.
  • Digital Bridge
  • Skel - Investment Company
  • Sjávarsýn ehf.
  • Alfa framtak
  • Treble Technologies
  • Stefnir hf.
  • Kaldbakur ehf.
  • Síldarvinnslan hf.
  • at North Holding AB
  • Capital Four Management
  • Carbfix hf.
  • EFLA Consulting Engineers
  • Fálkinn Ísmar ehf.
  • Fossar Investment
  • Kirkbi A/S
  • Viska Digital Assets ehf.
  • Vitar games ehf.

Industries (14)

  • Banks
  • Financial Services
  • Construction and Materials
  • Commercial and Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Iceland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
LEX Law Offices boasts a broad corporate and commercial offering, including public M&A mandates. The law firm also possesses high-level expertise in banking and finance. Its lawyers additionally assist with the compliance and regulatory aspects of transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • LEX Law Offices advised five Icelandic pension funds on their interests as shareholders, surrounding the winding-up proceedings of Brú II Ísland investment fund.

Strengths

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  • LEX Law Offices has the know-how and ability to tailor and facilitate solutions in complex situations.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • LEX Law Offices is a very effective and reliable team.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleÓlafur Haraldsson
    Senior StatespeopleÓlafur Haraldsson

    Ólafur Haraldsson

    Ólafur Haraldsson has a broad and longstanding practice, with notable skill in refinancing and restructuring mandates, as well as corporate transactions.

  • Band 1Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson
    Band 1Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson

    Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson

    Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson advises on a variety of cross-border mandates, including M&A, restructurings and refinancings. He is also experienced in corporate governance, competition law and foreign direct investment topics.

  • Band 3Finnur Magnússon
    Band 3Finnur Magnússon

    Finnur Magnússon

    Finnur Magnússon is noted for his expertise in international investment law. He assists with a broad range of corporate and finance transactions.

Ranked Individuals at LEX Law Offices (3)

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