Public Administration, Public Parties and Urban Planning

Public Administration, Public Parties and Urban Planning

LEX regularly advises private and public entities as well as individuals on public and administrative law. Projects in this area are rapidly increasing in complexity as the regulatory framework of public law is becoming more extensive and elaborate.

Within the practice area, there is expert knowledge in all relevant fields of public law, including urban planning and municipal law. The close cooperation between the different practice areas ensures that relevant expert advice is readily available irrespective of the area of law involved. LEX represents its clients both before governmental authorities and before the Icelandic courts on issues dealing with administrative complaints and governmental permits and approval. Moreover, LEX has argued cases before the courts for municipalities, governmental entities and the Icelandic state.

The Althing’s Ombudsman plays an increasing role in the procedure of public law. LEX regularly assists its clients in lodging complaints with the Althing’s Ombudsman and advises them on the relevant proceedings.

Principal tasks

• Arguing cases for individuals and companies before the courts and Althing’s Ombudsman regarding potential violations of administrative law
• Arguing cases for municipalities and governmental entities before the courts
• Assisting governmental entities in writing rules and regulations
• Legal opinions for individuals and companies regarding their legal status against public authorities
• Advising governmental entities regarding decision making

Some of our Customers

• Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður national park
• The Icelandic State and Ministries
• The municipality of Kópavogur