Counting Landsbankinn, Guide to Iceland and Arnarlax among its key clients, Lex Law Offices handles a broad spectrum of mandates from compensation schemes and drafted employment agreements to terminations of employment and cases of harassment. Experienced litigator Arnar Thor Stefansson leads the practice and has demonstrable experience in representing public entities, leading companies and employees in disputes. The team also acts for foreign clients which are looking to expand their presence in the Icelandic market.

LOGOS’ caseload includes complex employment disputes including claims relating to contract terminations, unions, discrimination and unfair dismissals, as well as non-contentious matters pertaining to employment contracts, business reorganisations and work permits. The team is particularly active in employment litigation and represented Deloitte in several unfair dismissal and compensation cases, in addition to acting for Verne Global in a dispute with the Union of Electrical Workers concerning collateral agreements. Olafur Eiriksson, who is a key contact for employee work and union disputes, leads the practice group and is supported by Einar Baldvin Axelsson.

ADVEL Attorneys at Law handles a range of employment and labour law matters, often involving a cross-border element, including redundancies, transfer of employee issues share options plans. The team counts Icelandic companies across the energy, banking, fishing and IT sectors, as well as public authorities, on its key roster of clients. Following the departure of Óskar Norðmann in February 2021 to Arta, Stefan Thor Ingimarsson leads the practice group and is supported by Guðmundur Siemsen.