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LEX Law Offices

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Iceland


LEX Law Offices

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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. ..

Clients (23)

  • Sjóvá-Almennar tryggingar hf.
  • Landsbankinn hf.
  • Arion Bank hf.
  • Landsvirkjun (National Power Company of Iceland)
  • Islandsbanki hf.
  • Reykjavik Energy
  • Arnarlax hf.
  • Silicor Materials Inc.
  • Samherji hf.
  • EFLA hf.
  • Sante ehf.
  • Santewines SAS
  • Kara Connect ehf.
  • Kópavogur Municipality
  • Municipality of Mosfellsbær
  • Municipality of Árborg
  • ADG ehf.
  • Bondholders of Wow air hf.
  • Fjallabyggð Municipality
  • Frigus II ehf.
  • Lífeyrissjóður Verslunarmanna - Pension fund of Commerce
  • Nýr Landspítali ohf.
  • Salt Pay IIB hf.

Industries (18)

  • Bankruptcy/Insolvency
  • Banks
  • Employment and Labour
  • Banks
  • Government
  • Municipalities
  • Individuals
  • Construction
  • Real Estate
  • Insurance and Tort
  • Intellectual Property
  • Shipping, transportation and maritime
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Shipping, Transportation and Maritime
  • Commercial and Professional Services
  • Health Care
  • Retail

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Dispute Resolution - Iceland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

LEX Law Offices has a noteworthy team that handles a comprehensive range of contentious matters, including competition, employment 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

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  • Lex Law Offices acted for Landsvirkjun on a claim brought by a group of local landowners seeking to annul a hydropower plant permit.

Strengths

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  • LEX Law Offices responds quickly and confidently and has a diverse range of expertise on offer.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • LEX Law Offices performs its work with precision and communicates well with clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Arnar Þór Stefánsson
    Band 1Arnar Þór Stefánsson

    Arnar Þór Stefánsson

    Arnar Þór Stefánsson is a market-leading practitioner who handles a variety of disputes, from commercial litigation to administrative and public law cases. He also has experience in mandates with cross-border elements.

    • Arnar Þór Stefánsson is a top tier lawyer in Iceland in litigation and dispute resolution.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Stefán Svensson
    Band 1Stefán Svensson

    Stefán Svensson

    Stefán Svensson maintains his reputation as a market-leading practitioner. He handles a broad range of disputes and has particular expertise in cases involving competition law.
    • Stefán Svensson is an excellent attorney to work with, demonstrating exceptional professional skills while being friendly and personable.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at LEX Law Offices (2)

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