Mr Gardar Vidir Gunnarsson > Lex Law Offices > Reykjavik, Iceland > Lawyer Profile

The ‘highly capable’ team at Lex Law Offices has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, advising clients on matters including corporate structure selection, drafting articles of association, handling large-scale and complex M&A transactions, and addressing cross-border issues. Co-head Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson specialises in corporate taxation, M&A, and cross-border investments, while co-head Örn Gunnarsson offers advice to domestic and international financial institutions on corporate finance, M&A, and restructurings. Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson brings expertise in corporate and arbitration law, while ‘seasoned M&A lawyer’ Stefán Orri Ólafsson supports clients with M&A-related documentation for both buyers and sellers, in addition to offering general corporate law advice. Valuable associates Árni Freyr Sigurðsson and Kristinn Ingi Jónsson support the practice in corporate and M&A-related mandates.

Lex Law Offices has ‘broad knowledge and experience’ in dispute resolution, leveraging its expertise in various legal areas such as competition, intellectual property, banking and finance, insurance, and corporate matters. The firm is also highly skilled in representing clients before both the Icelandic Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Practice co-leader Kristín Edwald brings a wealth of experience in commercial law disputes, corporate governance, and labour law, and is recognised as an expert in tort and insurance law. She is supported by co-leader Arnar Þór Stefánsson, who represents public entities, businesses, and individuals in litigation across various legal domains. Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson specialises in arbitration law, particularly in the energy sector, while Fjölnir Ólafsson handles litigation as well as matters related to tolls and customs.

Lex Law Offices provides comprehensive advice in the field of tax law, handling the tax elements of corporate and project financing work, M&A, financial restructurings, divisions, and company wind-ups. The practice is led by Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson, who has extensive expertise in domestic and cross-border tax-related matters.