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Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson

Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

Provided by Réttur - Aðalsteinsson & Partners

Practice Areas

Sigurdur Orn Hilmarsson, a partner at Réttur, is an experienced litigator who repeatedly tackles complex and high value cases for international clients. Sigurdur’s fields of expertise include banking and corporate issues, property law, constitutional law, as well as human rights law.

Sigurdur is known for his comprehensive approach when working with companies and his commercial insights are appreciated by clients, who chose to partner with him for the long run and not only in times of distress. Here, Sigurdur’s background in dispute resolution has proven beneficial and his talent for identifying and addressing potential issues and thus preventing future conflicts is a valued asset.

Career

Icelandic Supreme Court Attorney since 2017. Icelandic District Court Attorney since 2009.

Réttur – Aðalsteinsson & Partners from 2009. Lögmenn Laugardal from 2007-2008. Landsbanki Íslands hf. in 2007.

Professional Memberships

Board Member of the Icelandic Bar Association since 2019. President from 2021-2024, Vice President from 2020-2021.

Board member of a geothermal energy company Eyja- og Miklaholtshrepps ehf. 2014- .

Board Member Icelandic Student Services 2009-2014.

Board Member Iceland Japan Society 2010-2012.

Chairman of the Students' Council of the University of Iceland, 2006-2007.

Board Member Iceland Japan Cultural Exchange 2004-2005.

Student President (Inspector Scholae) in Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík College 2002-2003.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution - Iceland

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson possesses a strong reputation within the Icelandic dispute resolution sphere. His practice encompasses a broad range of expertise, from commercial litigation and employment disputes to human rights and constitutional law cases.

Corporate/Commercial - Iceland

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson is a well-respected lawyer in the Icelandic market, assisting clients with M&A and financing mandates. He acts for local financial institutions and corporate clients, as well as international investors.

Intellectual Property - Iceland

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson is regularly instructed by Icelandic and international clients on a range of copyright matters, including publishing and audiovisual rights, across both contentious and non-contentious mandates.

Strengths

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  • Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson is an experienced, pragmatic, and business-minded solicitor, who is agile in negotiations.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers European Guide
  • Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson is an extremely reliable and resourceful lawyer.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
  • Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson is an experienced litigator with a very broad range of expertise. His insight into copyright and contracts is outstanding.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide

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