Mr Stefan Orri Olafsson > Lex Law Offices > Reykjavik, Iceland > Lawyer Profile

Lex Law Offices provides advice on all aspects of the financial markets and the operations of financial market participants, whether relating to regulations, negotiations, documentation, or other issues. The firm’s ‘very strong capital markets law team’ is highly skilled in navigating the complex economic, political, and regulatory landscape that affects both regulated entities and capital market instruments. The practice is led by Ólafur Haraldsson, who is an expert in the documentation of loan and security agreements, corporate finance work, M&A, and restructurings. Stefán Orri Ólafsson provides expert advice to clients on all aspects of capital markets, while Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson  has extensive experience in helping companies and banks secure funding through share capital increases, loans, bonds, and other financial instruments. Fanney Frímannsdóttir is a key figure to note when it comes to the documentation of debt and equity finance.

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.