Corporate/Commercial
Global Guide 2024 : Iceland
Band 1
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Provided by BBA//Fjeldco
BBA//Fjeldco is a highly professional corporate law firm based in Reykjavik, Iceland with operations in both the United Kingdom and France. Our team consists of over 30 specialised corporate lawyers, with qualifications in Iceland, England, France and New York, making us the largest law firm in Iceland specialising in the field of corporate law. Since 1998, the firm has been leading in the field of mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, banking & corporate finance, energy and PFI projects, as well as general corporate and commercial matters. Our reputation in these areas of legal practice has resulted in a continuous top-tier ranking by all of the major ranking firms. Our corporate activities represent the core of our focus and of our services to the businesses operating in the Icelandic market, as well as the international aspects of our clients' operations. BBA//Fjeldco is the go-to firm for large international firms when they seek advice regarding corporate and commercial matters that relate to Iceland, this is based both on reputation and our very active presence abroad, with our operations in the UK and France. BBA//Fjeldco has very close ties with the business world in Iceland and has representatives on the board of Iceland Chamber of Commerce as well as the board of the British-Icelandic Chamber of Commerce.
Chambers Review
BBA//Fjeldco is a leading Icelandic law firm with a strong corporate practice that is particularly known for its activity on cross-border mandates. The lawyers' expertise in banking and finance matters is a key strength, regularly advising international players in the financial sector. The law firm also assists with M&A transactions and restructurings, and remains particularly active in the energy industry. Clients highlight its ability to handle complex and cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- BBA//Fjeldco advised Islandsbanki on its ISK25.5 billion financing of Ardian's acquisition of Míla.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BBA//Fjeldco is a go-to for corporate finance."
"The lawyers are able to grasp the key commercial essence of a deal and have extensive experience in acquisitions."
"BBA//Fjeldco are very responsive and provide clear and to-the-point advice. The law firm has strong teams within different legal specialisms and is able to deliver efficiently as one team."
"The lawyers are very much on the ball."
"BBA//Fjeldco is a go-to for corporate finance."
"The lawyers are able to grasp the key commercial essence of a deal and have extensive experience in acquisitions."
"BBA//Fjeldco are very responsive and provide clear and to-the-point advice. The law firm has strong teams within different legal specialisms and is able to deliver efficiently as one team."
"The lawyers are very much on the ball."
Notable Practitioners
Advancing to the top tier, Einar Baldvin Árnason is a well-regarded lawyer who assists with domestic and cross-border high-value transactions, such as mergers and investments.
"Einar Baldvin Árnason is very hands-on and an excellent M&A lawyer."
Baldvin Björn Haraldsson is an experienced lawyer often handling corporate transactions in the energy sector.
Halldór Karl Halldórsson handles M&A matters, advising on both domestic and cross-border transactions.
"Halldór Karl Halldórsson is very knowledgeable and quick to grasp the commercial aspects of contracts, with the goal of closing the deal and protecting the client's interests."
Ásgeir Ragnarsson has longstanding experience acting for lenders on multi-jurisdictional financing mandates.
France-based Antoine Lochet advises clients on cross-border acquisition and financing mandates. He is qualified to practise in both Iceland and France.
Gunnar Thor Thorarinsson is based in the law firm's London office. He advises clients on cross-border mandates. He is qualified to practise in England and Wales as well as Iceland.
"He is a diligent lawyer who is a good analyst and problem solver. He has a good network to get things done."
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