Réttur – Adalsteinsson & Partners is distinguished among insolvency and restructuring practices by its focus on representing creditors, including those based domestically and overseas. The group has a track record in acting for major clients in rescission cases and winding-up proceedings, and is regularly appointed as liquidator by the District Court. Team lead Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson is experienced in cross-border bankruptcy cases. Associate Alexander Hafþórsson is also a core team member.

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Key clients

  • Icelandic Water Holdings

Work highlights

  • Providing legal assistance to two joint UK-based trustees, regarding a UK bankruptcy ruling over an Icelandic individual who was declared bankrupt in the UK.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson

Other key lawyers

Alexander Hafþórsson