BBA//Fjeldco advises clients in all fields of employment law and immigration matters, with experience acting for a diverse range of international companies and groups. Team lead Kári Ólafsson‘s practice spans immigration law, pensions issues, employment agreements, and employment due diligence in relation to M&A, acting for a client base ranging from small service companies to listed banks and insurers. Litigator Thórir Júlíusson has acted at all levels of the court system in cases concerning employment law, and is experienced in matters related to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong technical capabilities, and experience in working in a high-paced and complex international environment makes this team exceptional in the Icelandic market. Their swift turn-around and great attention to detail is a great asset.’

  • ‘We have our contact person who takes care of us very well. Work quickly, and the work that is done is high quality. At the same time, there is a great variety of specialist knowledge within the agency. It's a big salon but manages to keep a personal service.’

  • ‘It is quite clear that they always have our interests in mind.’

  • ‘Communication, quality of delivered product, and clear communication.’

Key clients

  • Securitas
  • Kea Hotels
  • Fly Play
  • Eleven Experience in Iceland
  • Kukl
  • VÍS
  • Kaldalón
  • Gangverk
  • Reiknistofa bankanna (RB)
  • Tommi's Burger Joint

Work highlights

  • Advised Eleven Experience and its Icelandic subsidiaries, including drafting new bilingual employment agreements for all 80 employees of subsidiary Green Highlander.
  • Advised Kukl on how to best structure its employment matters, along with drafting templates for all relevant agreements.
  • Provided legal advice to Gangverk regarding general and specific employment matters.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kári Ólafsson

Other key lawyers

Thórir Júlíusson, Ásta Margrét Eiríksdóttir