Corporate/Commercial
Europe Guide 2024 : Iceland
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About
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.
Chambers Review
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
- LEX Law Offices represented Síldarvinnslan in its takeover bid for a 34% stake in a listed Norwegian aquaculture company, with a deal value of ISK13 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are consistent, always on top of things and straightforward in their advice. They are also patient when explaining legal stuff to laypeople."
"The team demonstrates exceptionally good knowledge."
"No matter what legal issue we bring to LEX, whether it is fundraising, IP, tax or contracts, there is a specialist available to assist."
"The law firm has excellent and experienced lawyers."
"LEX are extremely efficient."
"The lawyers are consistent, always on top of things and straightforward in their advice. They are also patient when explaining legal stuff to laypeople."
"The team demonstrates exceptionally good knowledge."
"No matter what legal issue we bring to LEX, whether it is fundraising, IP, tax or contracts, there is a specialist available to assist."
"The law firm has excellent and experienced lawyers."
"LEX are extremely efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson advises on a variety of cross-border mandates, including M&A, restructurings and refinancings.
"Guðmundur provides excellent service and swift responses. He adds value and digs deep in matters."
Ólafur Haraldsson has a broad practice including refinancing and restructuring mandates, as well as corporate transactions.
The up-and-coming Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson is a well-regarded lawyer who is active on high-value mergers, company set-ups and financing mandates.
"Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson is trusted 100% to solve complicated projects and problems."
"He is very thorough and reacts quickly to all requests."
Ranked Lawyers at
LEX Law Offices
Iceland
Members
Provided by LEX Law Offices
Birgir Már Björnsson
Eva Margrét Ævarsdóttir
Eyvindur Sólnes
Fanney Frímannsdóttir
Head of Department
Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir
Lára Herborg Ólafsdóttir
Stefán Orri Ólafsson
Örn Gunnarsson
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by LEX Law Offices
Alfa framtak
Ardian France SA
Arion Bank hf.
Capital Four Management
Carbfix hf.
Costco Wholesale Iceland ehf.
EFLA Consulting Engineers
Fossar Investment
Fálkinn Ísmar ehf.
Islandsbanki hf.
Kaldbakur ehf.
Kirkbi A/S
Landeldi ehf.
Landeldi ehf.
Landsbankinn hf.
PCC BakkiSilicon hf.
Reginn hf.
Reykjavik Energy
Sjávarsýn ehf.
Skel-Investment Company
Stefnir hf.
Síldarvinnslan hf.
Treble Technologies
Viska Digital Assets ehf.
Vitar games ehf.
at North Holding AB
Industries
Provided by LEX Law Offices
Banks
Commercial and Professional Services
Construction and Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
Insurance
Media
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Retail
Telecommunications
Transportation
Transportation
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