Réttur – Adalsteinsson & Partners
Client SatisfactionRéttur – Adalsteinsson & Partners represents a diverse client base in a range of high-stakes cases, including commercial litigation on behalf of leading corporate groups, as well as criminal cases and matters concerning human rights issues. Jointly leading the department are Sigrún Ingibjörg Gísladóttir, a seasoned litigator with experience before the European Court of Human Rights; Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson, an expert in commercial, property, and constitutional law; and Védís Eva Guðmundsdóttir, who is noted for her strength in litigating cases with a cross-border dimension. The team additionally includes Katrín Oddsdóttir, who is a thought leader on matters of human rights, immigration rights, and the protection of the environment.
Testimonials
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‘They have a special and unique knowledge of copyright matters, and their ability to handle these matters is exemplary.’
‘We appreciate their extensive knowledge of copyright and related matters. Quick response in sensitive matters and exceptional behaviour with clients who seek their help.’
Key clients
- Icelandic Water Holdings hf.
- Icelandic Writer’s Association (RSÍ)
- Fossatún ehf.
- Flux ehf.
- Stígamót
- Heimildin
- SÍBS
- The Icelandic Nature Conservation Association (INCA)
- Icelandic Symphony Orchestra
- Skagastál ehf., At Iceland ehf. et al.
- Myndstef (The Icelandic Visual Art Copyright Association or IVACA)
Work highlights
- Represented Fossatún ehf. in a landmark court case before the Supreme Court on the constitutional (negative) freedom of association and the requirements of legal clarity and precision that the legislator must fulfil, when intending to limit such fundamental rights.
- Represented Erla Bolladóttir in pleadings before the Special Court of Reopening of Adjudicated Cases and, after a judgement rendered not in favour of our client, was able to obtain a settlement directly with the Prime Minister of Iceland, resulting in the client receiving damages for the amount of ISK32m and an apology.
- Representing Skagastál ehf., At Iceland ehf., et al., landowners in a court case against the Icelandic State and the municipality Hvalfjarðarsveit.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sigrún Ingibjörg Gísladóttir, Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson, Védís Eva Guðmundsdóttir