Mr Halldór Jónsson > 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.

Juris has strength across all areas of real estate, including project finance work, construction issues and commercial property matters, and is further distinguished by the team’s coverage of conservation projects and issues pertaining to rural real estate. Real estate expert Halldór Jónsson leads the team and is highly experienced in development projects, with supplementary knowledge of tax law. Edda Andradóttir is a key contact for matters relating to the ownership of land, while litigator Stefán A. Svensson has particular strength in planning disputes and construction defects.

Full-service firm Juris has extensive experience in restructuring and insolvency issues, with a strong record in winding-up proceedings and complex asset recovery cases. Andri Árnason and the ‘dedicated, qualified and fair’ Halldór Jónsson jointly lead the team; Árnason is a commercial litigator and spearheads contentious matters within the department, while Jónsson is an expert in restructurings and company liquidations. Bjarni Aðalgeirsson is also a key name to note, leveraging his experience in both restructuring and insolvency related disputes.

Juris‘ tax department operates within the firm’s full-service offering, providing clients with comprehensive commercial guidance. The group is experienced in both contentious and non-contentious mandates, and has a track record in acting for prominent high-net-worth individuals. The team is led by Halldór Jónsson, who has a long history in the practice area. Associate Jenný Harðardóttir provides key support.