Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Iceland
Band 2
About
Provided by LEX Law Offices
LEX Law Offices has always been at the forefront in the field of litigation in Iceland and has great ambition to provide outstanding services before the Icelandic courts as well as international courts. At LEX there are lawyers who have specialized in litigation before the courts, arbitration and government.
A lot of the quality and the popularity of which LEX’s dispute resolution team has enjoyed through the years is a result of LEX’s full-service offerings, as the litigators at LEX frequently draw on the knowledge and experience of the number of other experts in different fields of the law, such as tax, competition, intellectual property, banking and finance law, construction, media, tort, insolvency, insurance and other corporate matters.
LEX continues to perform extensive work for all the major commercial and investment banks in Iceland and remains the law firm of choice for several of them, including Arion Bank hf. and Landsbankinn hf. A large client of LEX in dispute resolution is Sjova-Almennar tryggingar hf., one of the largest insurance companies in Iceland. Further, LEX handles all litigation matters for shipping companies Samskip hf. and Jonar transport ehf. ..
Chambers Review
LEX Law Offices has a noteworthy team handling a comprehensive range of contentious matters, including competition, human rights and white-collar crime cases. The law firm is experienced acting in both litigation and arbitration proceedings. The lawyers represent state entities, private companies and high-profile individuals.
Work Highlights
- LEX Law Offices defended the Municipality of Árborg in two cases against former employees claiming wrongful termination.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team digs deep when working on cases. The lawyers provide a very high service level and responsiveness, always returning emails and calls swiftly and quickly."
"The department has broad legal knowledge and acts fast and firmly on all requests."
"LEX Law Offices and its lawyers always solve issues very well."
"The team digs deep when working on cases. The lawyers provide a very high service level and responsiveness, always returning emails and calls swiftly and quickly."
"The department has broad legal knowledge and acts fast and firmly on all requests."
"LEX Law Offices and its lawyers always solve issues very well."
Notable Practitioners
Arnar Þór Stefánsson handles a variety of disputes, from commercial litigation to administrative and public law cases. He also has experience in mandates with cross-border elements.
"He is a very skilled lawyer who acts quickly on all requests."
"Arnar solves issues very well."
Rising in the rankings this year, Kristín Edwald possesses a broad dispute resolution practice, with experience in cases involving insurance, human rights and criminal law. She also has a varied client roster, acting for private companies, state entities and high-profile individuals.
"Kristín offers very quick replies, a good network and good judgement."
"Kristín Edwald is widely respected."
Ranked Lawyers at
LEX Law Offices
Iceland
Members
Provided by LEX Law Offices
Head of Department
Birgir Már Björnsson
Eyvindur Sólnes
Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson
Guðjón Ármannsson
Lára Herborg Ólafsdóttir
Óskar Sigurðsson
Clients
Provided by LEX Law Offices
ADG ehf.
Arion Bank hf.
Arnarlax hf.
Bondholders of Wow air hf.
EFLA hf.
Fjallabyggð Municipality
Frigus II ehf.
Islandsbanki hf.
Kara Connect ehf.
Kópavogur Municipality
Landsbankinn hf.
Landsvirkjun (National Power Company of Iceland)
Lífeyrissjóður Verslunarmanna - Pension fund of Commerce
Municipality of Mosfellsbær
Municipality of Árborg
Nýr Landspítali ohf.
Reykjavik Energy
Salt Pay IIB hf.
Samherji hf.
Sante ehf.
Santewines SAS
Silicor Materials Inc.
Sjóvá-Almennar tryggingar hf.
Industries
Provided by LEX Law Offices
Bankruptcy/Insolvency
Banks
Banks
Commercial and Professional Services
Construction
Employment and Labour
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
Individuals
Information Technology
Insurance and Tort
Intellectual Property
Municipalities
Real Estate
Retail
Shipping, Transportation and Maritime
Shipping, transportation and maritime