Finnur Magnússon
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : Corporate/Commercial
Band 3
About
Provided by Finnur Magnússon
Practice Areas
Widely recognised as a go-to lawyer for international law, maritime and transport issues, Finnur Magnússon also specialises in banking, finance, EU, EEA, contract and company law. Valued for his knowledgeable, insightful approach, Finnur Magnússon represents Icelandic and non-Icelandic clients. Finnur has a PhD in international investment law from the University of Vienna and is an adjunct professor at the University of Iceland as well as lecturing at the University of Reykjavík.
Career
Icelandic Supreme Court Attorney (2016).
Icelandic District Court Attorney (2002).
Professional Memberships
Icelandic ILDC Reporter for Oxford University Press 2009-present.
ICSID list of Arbitrators and Conciliators (World Bank) since 2015.
Publications
Finnur Magnússon co-authored an article published in December 2018 by the Icelandic Parliament to mark the centenary of Iceland's sovereignty and independence from Denmark.
Authors a regular column reporting on legal issues in Morgunblaðið (Iceland's leading broadsheet).
Chambers Review
Europe
Finnur Magnússon is noted for his expertise in international investment law. He assists with a broad range of corporate and finance transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Finnur Magnússon is knowledgeable and sophisticated, with a deep understanding of the relevant issues."
"Finnur Magnússon is knowledgeable and sophisticated, with a deep understanding of the relevant issues."