Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Iceland
Band 3
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Provided by Réttur - Aðalsteinsson & Partners
Réttur is known for its strong dispute resolution team, which is composed of talented and experienced litigators with diverse backgrounds, allowing the firm to represent a range of clients in most areas of the law.
In recent years, Réttur’s team has litigated a defence on behalf of international actors in rescission cases launched by the winding up committees of the fallen Icelandic banks. These cases have been highly complicated and involved cross-border and jurisdictional disagreements, as well as unprecedented Icelandic legal issues.
The team regularly represented individuals and companies alike in highly publicized court cases in Iceland. Many of these are leading cases in the field of human rights and the firm’s partners’ have taken a number of cases to the European Court of Human Rights. Most notably in recent years, Réttur’s team has focused on high profile cases relating to freedom of speech, the right to privacy and health care.
Chambers Review
Réttur - Aðalsteinsson & Partners has a well-regarded dispute resolution team handling a diverse caseload. The law firm assists with commercial litigation, employment disputes and real estate issues. The lawyers also have noteworthy expertise in human rights, constitutional and criminal law cases. The department represents private individuals as well as companies.
Work Highlights
- Réttur - Aðalsteinsson & Partners represented SÍBS in a dispute with Geðvernd regarding the ownership of three buildings on SÍBS's main property in Reykjalundur, Mosfellsbær.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is the go-to law firm for human rights issues."
"Réttur - Aðalsteinsson & Partners consistently provides high-quality advice based on Icelandic law."
"The team adopts a thorough approach to complex cases."
"The law firm provides concise and clear advice, and the advice is pragmatic and commercial. All emails are responded to promptly; the lawyers are very responsive."
"It is the go-to law firm for human rights issues."
"Réttur - Aðalsteinsson & Partners consistently provides high-quality advice based on Icelandic law."
"The team adopts a thorough approach to complex cases."
"The law firm provides concise and clear advice, and the advice is pragmatic and commercial. All emails are responded to promptly; the lawyers are very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Ragnar Aðalsteinsson is a highly experienced practitioner recognised for his longstanding expertise in the field of dispute resolution. He is known for his particular knowledge in criminal law cases.
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.
"Sigurður offers an excellent service with a clear and friendly approach."
"He is very responsive and provides clear advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Réttur - Aðalsteinsson & Partners
Iceland
Members
Provided by Réttur - Aðalsteinsson & Partners
Sigrun Ingibjorg Gisladottir
Sigurdur Orn Hilmarsson
Head of Department