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
Ólafur Haraldsson
Read moreÓlafur is a Supreme Court Attorney, authorised to practice before the district courts, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Iceland. Ólafur began working as an associate at the Counsel Office upon completion of a law degree in 1992, and established his own practice in 1995. He joined LEX in 1999 and has worked there ever since.
Kristín Edwald
Read moreSupreme Court Attorney, Kristín Edwald, joined LEX in 2002. Upon completion of a law degree from the University of Iceland, Kristín worked as an associate at the Counsel Office, until she became a legal expert in the Economic Crime Unit at the National Commissioner of Icelandic Police in 2000.
Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson
Read moreGarðar Víðir Gunnarsson joined LEX in 2009 and became a partner in 2013. He is a leading expert in the area of tax law and has advised numerous companies, both domestic and international, on tax-related matters.
Lilja Jónasdóttir
Read moreAmong the country’s chief specialists in maritime and shipping law, Lilja provides legal advice in that area to domestic and foreign companies. Moreover, Lilja provides consulting for various government agencies and companies on administrative law and property law.
Eva Margrét Ævarsdóttir
Read moreEva Margrét Ævarsdóttir is an accomplished attorney and a Partner that specializes in Corporate law, Banking and Financing, Compliance, Employment law, EU/EEA law, Sustainability and Climate law and Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources law.
Ólafur Haraldsson
Ólafur is a Supreme Court Attorney, authorised to practice before the district courts, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Iceland. Ólafur began working as an associate at the Counsel Office upon completion of a law degree in 1992, and established his own practice in 1995. He joined LEX in 1999 and has worked there ever since.
Kristín Edwald
Supreme Court Attorney, Kristín Edwald, joined LEX in 2002. Upon completion of a law degree from the University of Iceland, Kristín worked as an associate at the Counsel Office, until she became a legal expert in the Economic Crime Unit at the National Commissioner of Icelandic Police in 2000.
Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson
Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson joined LEX in 2009 and became a partner in 2013. He is a leading expert in the area of tax law and has advised numerous companies, both domestic and international, on tax-related matters.
Lilja Jónasdóttir
Among the country’s chief specialists in maritime and shipping law, Lilja provides legal advice in that area to domestic and foreign companies. Moreover, Lilja provides consulting for various government agencies and companies on administrative law and property law.
Eva Margrét Ævarsdóttir
Eva Margrét Ævarsdóttir is an accomplished attorney and a Partner that specializes in Corporate law, Banking and Financing, Compliance, Employment law, EU/EEA law, Sustainability and Climate law and Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources law.
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.”