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LEX law offices offers litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution services in every major field of Icelandic law.
New Legal 500 Rankings Confirm LEX’s Leading Position
1. April, 2025The newly published Legal 500 survey, conducted by one of the world’s most respected law firm rating agencies, has once again underscored LEX’s strong market presence. The firm achieved top-tier rankings in six categories and received high praise in several others. Overall, 14 partners are ranked and three associates. The following list details the ranked categories and individuals.
Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets
- Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson and Ólafur Haraldsson are listed in the “Hall of Fame,” the highest distinction awarded by Legal 500.
- Stefán Orri Ólafsson and Fanney Frímannsdóttir also received excellent reviews.
Commercial, Corporate, and M&A
- Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson, Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson, and Stefán Orri Ólafsson are recognized as Leading Individuals.
- Árni Freyr Sigurðsson is noted as a Key Lawyer and Kristinn Ingi Jónsson is rated as a Recommended Lawyer.
Dispute Resolution
- Kristín Edwald is included in the “Hall of Fame.”
- Arnar Þór Stefánsson is rated as a Leading Individual, Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson as a “Next Generation Partner,” and Fjölnir Ólafsson as a Key Lawyer.
Maritime and Transport
- Lilja Jónasdóttir is recognized in the “Hall of Fame,” while Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir is named a “Next Generation Partner.”
Restructuring and Insolvency
- Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson is listed in the “Hall of Fame.”
- Þórhallur Bergmann is a Leading Individual, Birgir Már Björnsson is a “Next Generation Partner,” and Kara Borg Fannarsdóttir is a Key Lawyer.
TMT and Intellectual Property
- Erla S. Árnadóttir is placed in the “Hall of Fame.”
- Lára Herborg Ólafsdóttir and María Kristjánsdóttir are both named “Next Generation Partners.”
EU and Competition
- Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir is recognized as a “Next Generation Partner.”
Real Estate and Construction
- Arnar Þór Stefánsson and Guðjón Ármannsson are designated as Leading Individuals.
Tax
- Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson is rated as a Leading Individual.
We are extremely pleased with these results, which reaffirm LEX’s strong position in the Icelandic legal market.
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