ADVEL Attorneys at Law fields a team experienced in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a track record in advising international clients on major commercial projects within Iceland. The group acts across numerous sectors, including the retail, residential and logistics industries, with notable strength advising on data centre projects. Lead partner Guðmundur Siemsen is described by clients as a ‘top-notch lawyer’, and covers contractor, planning and construction law; he is also experienced in litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Quick to familiarise themselves with complex tasks at hand and deliver good solutions fast.’

  • ‘Guðmundur Siemsen is a top-notch lawyer, quick and agile.’

Key clients

  • Arion bank
  • Reitir Real Estate
  • Kolufell

Work highlights

  • Advising Festi hf. on its forest carbon offset project to reduce the carbon footprint for the entire company group.
  • Advising the atNorth group in relation to various projects which relate to the building and establishment of data centre facilities.

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Guðmundur Siemsen