Mr Kári Ólafsson > BBA//Fjeldco > Reykjavik, Iceland > Lawyer Profile

BBA//Fjeldco is renowned for its expertise in complex commercial litigation, including damages and rescission matters and derivative claims before the Icelandic courts. Under the leadership of Thórir Júlíusson, the practice is well versed in domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration, as well as mediation and settlement negotiations. Júlíusson has 10 years of experience in handling complex and large-scale domestic and cross-border corporate, commercial, and finance-related disputes. Senior associate Einar Brynjarsson handles domestic corporate and construction-related matters before the Icelandic district courts, while Baldvin Björn Haraldsson and Kári Ólafsson are experienced litigators, with Haraldsson specialising in corporate arbitration proceedings, and Ólafsson focusing on commercial real estate disputes.

BBA//Fjeldco has experience in advising both domestic and international clients on a wide range of human resource matters, employment law, and immigration issues in Iceland. The firm’s expertise includes drafting employment agreements, securing residence permits for foreign employees, and navigating cross-border employment matters involving Iceland. The practice is co-led by Kári Ólafsson, who provides comprehensive employment law advice to clients ranging from small service companies to listed banks and insurance firms within the Icelandic market; and Thórir Júlíusson, who brings substantial expertise in handling employment law cases at all levels of the Icelandic court system.

BBA//Fjeldco‘s maritime and transport practice advises Icelandic and international clients across the fishery, shipping, and aviation sectors on complex regulatory and transactional matters, including financing for aircrafts and vessels. The practice is jointly led by Kári Ólafsson and Thórir Júlíusson, with Ólafsson focusing on maritime law, and Júlíusson specialising in transport law.

BBA//Fjeldco offers expert legal counsel to domestic and international clients in Iceland, specialising in all areas of real estate law, including financings, developments, PFI and PPP issues, and real estate disputes. The team is co-led by Kári Ólafsson, who advises on real estate, construction, planning, and zoning matters; Tómas Magnús Þórhallsson, who is an expert in real estate transactions and advises listed real estate companies; and Jóhann Magnús Jóhannsson, who is experienced in negotiating real estate deals. Key associate Einar Brynjarsson assists clients in court during real estate and construction disputes.