Banking, finance and capital markets

Lex Law Offices

Lex Law Offices provides advice on all aspects of the financial markets and the operations of financial market participants, whether relating to regulations, negotiations, documentation, or other issues. The firm’s ‘very strong capital markets law team’ is highly skilled in navigating the complex economic, political, and regulatory landscape that affects both regulated entities and capital market instruments. The practice is led by Ólafur Haraldsson, who is an expert in the documentation of loan and security agreements, corporate finance work, M&A, and restructurings. Stefán Orri Ólafsson provides expert advice to clients on all aspects of capital markets, while Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson has extensive experience in helping companies and banks secure funding through share capital increases, loans, bonds, and other financial instruments. Fanney Frímannsdóttir is a key figure to note when it comes to the documentation of debt and equity finance.

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Testimonials

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‘Very strong capital markets law team.'
‘Stefán Orri Ólafsson is an authority on securities and capital markets laws and regulation in Iceland.'

Key clients

Landsbankinn hf.
Apax Partners LLP
Natixis

Work highlights

Advised Landsbankinn hf., an Icelandic bank in which the Icelandic state owns approx. 98% stake, on its acquisition of TM hf., an Icelandic insurance company in a closed auction process.
Advised Arnarlax, an Iceland based aquaculture company, on the dual listing of its shares on the Icelandic Nasdaq First North Market.
Advised Landsbankinn hf. and Fossar Investment Bank hf. on a syndicated loan to Amaroq Minerals and its subsidiaries.

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