Lex Law Offices provides clients with the full suite of employment services, including handling due diligence work, compensation schemes, and employment agreements, in addition to advising employers on cases of harassment, wrongful termination, and the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. The department has a track record in acting for international clients operating within Iceland, while also catering to a broad domestic client base, including the Municipality of Árborg. Arnar Þór Stefánsson leads the department, and is experienced in representing public entities, businesses and individuals in litigation. Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson and Lára Herborg Ólafsdóttir are also key members of the team.
Testimonials
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‘Broad knowledge.’
‘Good counselling and determined work.’
Key clients
- First Water Salmon from Iceland hf.
- ADG ehf. (AERO Design Global)
- Indie Holdings. S.A (Indie Campers Iceland ehf.)
- Sharecurely ehf.
- Tempo ehf.
- Bláfugl ehf. airline (Bluebird)
- EFLA hf.
- Municipality of Árborg
Work highlights
- Representing Bláfugl ehf. airline (Bluebird) in a lawsuit filed by 10 former pilots claiming damages from the company due to termination of employment contracts.
- Acted as legal counsel for the Municipality of Árborg in two court cases against the municipality by two former employees who claimed they had been wrongfully terminated.
- Provided assistance to Tempo ehf., a software company,on updates to its employment agreements and agreements with independent contractors, in line with the most recent collective agreements.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arnar Þór Stefánsson