Municipalities and public parties
The role of municipalities in Iceland has increased significantly in recent years. With this increased role comes greater demands, especially in relation to the regulatory framework that applies to them.
Expert knowledge and experience
There are over 60 municipalities in Iceland, and the number of residents in individual municipalities ranges from around 100 to over 130,000.
Municipalities' tasks are diverse and range from school operations and planning to social services and infrastructure development. Legal services to municipalities therefore require broad expertise in different areas of law.
Over the years, LEX has provided advice to municipalities of all sizes in a variety of fields. Planning, public procurement, as well as infrastructure and construction are among the main tasks of municipalities, and LEX has extensive knowledge and experience in these areas.
As technology has evolved rapidly in recent years, the need for LEX’s counsel on personal data protection has grown more pronounced, especially concerning education and social services. LEX has also provided guidance on environmental and human resource issues at the municipal level, helping ensure that local governments meet their obligations and serve their communities effectively.
Among LEX‘s clients in the field are Iceland‘s largest municipalities, ministries and other governmental agencies
