Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
LEX boasts one of the most experienced teams in the country in the field of banking and capital markets and holds a unique position as a leading advisor to companies and investors in the financial market.
Expert knowledge and experience
The lawyers at LEX provide advice on all matters related to the regulatory framework and organization of financial institutions, securities firms, management companies of mutual funds and specialized funds, as well as other companies in the financial market. This includes their interactions with the Financial Supervisory Authority of the Central Bank of Iceland or other government authorities, particularly in relation to compliance with laws and regulations, licensing, suitability assessments, acquisition of qualifying holdings, and marketing. Among LEX’s clients are domestic and foreign financial institutions, securities firms, management companies of mutual funds and specialized funds, pension funds, as well as other investors.
The professionals at LEX also possess extensive knowledge of the complex regulatory framework governing financial instruments listed on stock exchanges. In this regard, LEX advises issuers of listed securities, including on matters related to compliance, internal rules, disclosure requirements, evaluation of disclosure obligations, market listing, and communication with supervisory authorities. LEX’s experts have also provided advice in connection with all major takeovers and delisting’s of listed companies in recent years.
