Dispute resolution

Lex Law Offices

Lex Law Offices has ‘broad knowledge and experience’ in dispute resolution, leveraging its expertise in various legal areas such as competition, intellectual property, banking and finance, insurance, and corporate matters. The firm is also highly skilled in representing clients before both the Icelandic Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Practice co-leader Kristín Edwald brings a wealth of experience in commercial law disputes, corporate governance, and labour law, and is recognised as an expert in tort and insurance law. She is supported by co-leader Arnar Þór Stefánsson, who represents public entities, businesses, and individuals in litigation across various legal domains. Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson specialises in arbitration law, particularly in the energy sector, while Fjölnir Ólafsson handles litigation as well as matters related to tolls and customs.

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‘The Lex team has a broad knowledge and experience that covers all our needs in the field of dispute resolution. They act swiftly to all our requests and work close with us in solving cases.'
‘The individuals that we work with act swiftly, have good knowledge in their fields and work closely with us. Arnar Þór Stefánsson in particular is the leading partner in this field.'

Key clients

Samherji hf.
Landsvirkjun sf.
Landsbankinn hf.
Arnarlax ehf. / Salmar AS

Work highlights

Advised the Pension Fund of Commerce, known as Lifeyrissjodur Verslunarmanna in a case that will set a precedent for all Icelandic pension funds and will impact all residents of Iceland between the ages of 16 and 67.
Advised Landsvirkjun in a case regarding the granting of authorisation to Landsvirkjun sf. due to the planned works for the Hvammsvirkjun power plant.
Advised Nýr Landspítali ohf., the entity tasked with administering the New National Hospital project (NLSH), before the Public Procurement Complaints Commission in a case regarding a complaint lodged by a bidder in tender on the total Exterior Wall System for NLSH.

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