Mr Simon Knight > Juris > Reykjavik, Iceland > Lawyer Profile

Juris fields a team with core strength in transactions, regulatory issues, and project finance work. The group includes practitioners experienced working both domestically and overseas, and covers a diverse range of sectors including the fishing, energy, hospitality and infrastructure industries. Jointly leading the team are Halldór Jónsson, noted for his tax expertise; Sigurbjörn Magnússon, whose practice includes competition law and contentious matters; and Andri Árnason, who is a specialist in financial litigation. Simon Knight is a key name for project finance and syndicated lending work, while associate Hildur Þórarinsdóttir advises on financial regulatory matters, and previously worked as in-house counsel at Arion Bank.

Juris provides comprehensive corporate and commercial services to clients, utilising the firm’s full-service offering to offer support on tax and competition matters, among others. The group is active in a diverse range of sectors, including the hospitality, infrastructure, and property development spaces. Tax specialist Halldór Jónsson co-leads the department alongside Andri Árnason, who has key strength in competition law. Simon Knight, who is dual qualified in England and Iceland, is highly active in cross-border matters, with experience acting for both domestic and international clients.