EFTA - Iceland

ADVEL Attorneys at Law

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ADVEL Attorneys at Law advises major domestic clients such as Arion Bank, the City of Reykjavík, and the Icelandic Government, as well as prominent multinationals such as Vodafone on a range of complex competition and EEA matters. Team lead Dóra Sif Tynes is a notable thought leader on EU and EEA law, with extensive litigation experience in the Community Courts and the EFTA Court. Tynes has key expertise in state aid matters and sector-specific regulations.

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Key clients

  • The Icelandic Government
  • Arion bank
  • Advania Group
  • Reitir Real Estate
  • N1 hf.
  • Stræto bs.
  • City of Reykjavík
  • Vodafone

Work highlights

  • Acting for Sýn hf. (Vodafone Iceland) in a case regarding a complaint to the EFTA Surveillance Authority related to alleged illegal state aid to FARICE for the rollout of the IRIS submarine cable.
  • Acting for Arion bank in a case concerning action for damages related to breach of competition law in the field of payment services.
  • Advising Sýn hf. (Vodafone Iceland) on the negotiations of a cooperation agreement with Viaplay Sweden.

Lawyers

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Dora Sif Tynes

Dora Sif Tynes

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Ms Tynes is an expert in the field of EU and EEA Law and has extensive experience from the EFTA institutions in Brussels. She has regularly served as a consultant to the Icelandic authorities in matters of EU/EEA law and has vast experience in litigation before the Community Courts and the EFTA Court. Ms. Tynes is a regular lecturer at the University of Reykjavik in EU/EEA law and has contributed to several publications in the field.   Ms Tynes a Partner and leads the EU/EEA law team and the Competition & State aid team of the firm.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dóra Sif Tynes