LEX
LEX is one of Iceland´s leading law firms
LEX is one of Iceland´s leading law firms, comprised of around 40 lawyers, providing clients with comprehensive services over a wide range of financial, corporate and commercial issues, as well as most other aspects of Icelandic law.
Industries
LEX places emphasis on ensuring that clients receive services from specialized staff according to the needs of each specific project.
LEX possess exceptional expertise in the main fields of Icelandic law
- Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
- Competition Law
- Construction, Public Procurement and Tendering Law
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Corporate Finance and Project Finance
- Employment and Labour Law
- Environmental, Sustainability and Governance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Shipping, Transportation and Maritime Law
- Tax and Customs
- Banking, Finance and Capital Markets
- Competition Law
- Construction, Public Procurement and Tendering Law
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Corporate Finance and Project Finance
- Employment and Labour Law
- Environmental, Sustainability and Governance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Shipping, Transportation and Maritime Law
- Tax and Customs
Our People
Óskar Sigurðsson
Read moreSupreme Court Attorney Óskar Sigurðsson is among the leading litigation lawyers in Iceland. His area of expertise lies in the field of real estate and property law, construction law, urban planning, natural resources and environmental law.
Þórhallur Bergmann
Read moreÞórhallur Bergmann is a lawyer licensed to practice before the District Court. He joined LEX in 2006 and has worked continuously with the firm since then. At LEX, Þórhallur has primarily focused on insolvency law and he oversees the firm’s practice in this field.
Þórhallur’s work has mainly involved acting as a trustee in bankruptcy estates and handling financial restructuring, as well as representing creditors, bankruptcy estates, and parties affected by clawback claims. Additionally, he provides legal counsel in this field, including to financial institutions, foreign legal entities, and bankruptcy trustees. He also has specialized expertise in real estate law and contractor law.
Birgir Már Björnsson
Read moreBirgir Már Björnsson is a Surpeme Court Attorney authorized to practice before the District Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Iceland. Birgir earned his BA in Law from the University of Iceland in 2007 and Masters degree (Mag.jur.) from the same institution in 2009.
Erla S. Árnadóttir
Read moreErla S. Árnadóttir joined LEX in 2000 but has practiced law since 1984. She is among the country’s leading experts in the fields of intellectual property law and information technology law.
Arnar Þór Stefánsson
Read moreSupreme Court Attorney Arnar Þór Stefánsson joined LEX in 2004. Arnar Þór is one of the most experienced litigator at LEX and has litigated well over 300 cases before the District and Supreme courts of Iceland as well as before the EFTA-court, for companies, individuals and public entities.
Óskar Sigurðsson
Supreme Court Attorney Óskar Sigurðsson is among the leading litigation lawyers in Iceland. His area of expertise lies in the field of real estate and property law, construction law, urban planning, natural resources and environmental law.
Þórhallur Bergmann
Þórhallur Bergmann is a lawyer licensed to practice before the District Court. He joined LEX in 2006 and has worked continuously with the firm since then. At LEX, Þórhallur has primarily focused on insolvency law and he oversees the firm’s practice in this field.
Þórhallur’s work has mainly involved acting as a trustee in bankruptcy estates and handling financial restructuring, as well as representing creditors, bankruptcy estates, and parties affected by clawback claims. Additionally, he provides legal counsel in this field, including to financial institutions, foreign legal entities, and bankruptcy trustees. He also has specialized expertise in real estate law and contractor law.
Birgir Már Björnsson
Birgir Már Björnsson is a Surpeme Court Attorney authorized to practice before the District Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Iceland. Birgir earned his BA in Law from the University of Iceland in 2007 and Masters degree (Mag.jur.) from the same institution in 2009.
Erla S. Árnadóttir
Erla S. Árnadóttir joined LEX in 2000 but has practiced law since 1984. She is among the country’s leading experts in the fields of intellectual property law and information technology law.
Arnar Þór Stefánsson
Supreme Court Attorney Arnar Þór Stefánsson joined LEX in 2004. Arnar Þór is one of the most experienced litigator at LEX and has litigated well over 300 cases before the District and Supreme courts of Iceland as well as before the EFTA-court, for companies, individuals and public entities.
International rating agencies have for years ranked LEX as one of the leading law firms in the country.
„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.“
“LEX stands out in the industry for its exceptional focus on Real estate and construction, making it a go-to choice for clients seeking specialized expertise in this field.”
“LEX Law Offices’ EEA and Competition practice is highly capable, combining deep expertise with a practical approach to navigating complex regulatory and competition matters. They are fair in pricing, responsive, and efficient, utilising strong technology platforms to enhance communication and streamline processes. Their focus on innovation and diversity further solidifies their reputation as a leading practice in EEA and competition law.”
“LEX Law Offices is highly capable, combining deep expertise with a practical approach to solving complex legal issues. They are responsive and efficient. Compared to other firms, they stand out for their balance of high-level legal insight and business pragmatism, making them an excellent partner for clients.”