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Iceland > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

BBA//Fjeldco covers all areas of banking and finance, with a strong reputation for handling complex financings, including those involving multijurisdictional elements. The group contains a number of lawyers qualified in England and Wales in addition to Iceland, facilitating sophisticated guidance on cross-border matters. Bjarki Diego covers a broad range of M&A, capital markets, and finance deals, and co-leads the department alongside managing partner Halldór Karl Halldórsson, whose areas of expertise include corporate financings and investments, securities issues, competition law, and bankruptcy and restructuring work. Also key are highly experienced founding partner Ásgeir Ragnarsson, who advises prestige international clients on a spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, and Gunnar Thor Thorarinsson, who leads the London office. Stefán Reykjalín, who made partner in early 2023, is also a key name to note.

Iceland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

BBA//Fjeldco‘s ‘fantastic team’ is highly active in cross-border mandates, regularly acting for prominent international and domestic clients on a range of matters involving Iceland. Managing partner Halldór Karl Halldórsson, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the practice area, co-leads the department alongside Einar Baldvin Árnason, whose practice covers commercial law, competition work and corporate restructurings, and Bjarki Diego, who is noted for his experience in M&A, capital markets mandates, and finance transactions. Also key are Ásgeir Ragnarsson, who is dual-qualified in Iceland and New York, and Baldvin Björn Haraldsson, a highly experienced M&A specialist, qualified to practice in Iceland and France.

Iceland > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1

BBA//Fjeldco is recognised for its strength in complex cross-border insolvencies and restructurings, with a track record in advising leading domestic and international banks and corporate clients. The department covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, and works closely with the firm’s London office. Einar Baldvin Árnason co-leads the department alongside Gunnar Thor Thorarinsson; Árnason specialises in restructuring projects and has experience across the financial, retail, and aviation sectors, while Thorarinsson, who is dual-qualified in Iceland and the UK, is a key contact for international clients with investments in Iceland. Baldvin Björn Haraldsson has strength in restructuring work, particularly in the energy sector.

Iceland > Tax Tier 1

BBA//Fjeldco‘s tax group works closely with other departments across the firm to provide a comprehensive service to a diverse range of clients, including domestic banks, energy companies, and private equity houses. The team has a track record in advising on complex international and cross-border mandates, and covers a broad range of areas including M&A transactions, due diligence work, and VAT matters, in addition to tax disputes. Team lead Páll Jóhannesson is a highly experienced tax specialist, and regularly acts for both domestic and international clients. Associate Austri Þorsteinsson is also a name to note within the team.

Iceland > Dispute resolution Tier 2

BBA//Fjeldco is a leading name for complex commercial disputes, with a strong track record in representing clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings. The group covers disputes in a number of areas, including the insurance, banking and finance, and real estate sectors. Team lead Thórir Júlíusson advises on a range of financial disputes, and is a qualified Supreme Court attorney, while Baldvin Björn Haraldsson is highly experienced in arbitrations, and is admitted to practice in both Iceland and France. Also key is Kári Ólafsson, who specialises in commercial disputes, including those in the real estate and financial sectors.

Iceland > Employment Tier 2

BBA//Fjeldco advises clients in all fields of employment law and immigration matters, with experience acting for a diverse range of international companies and groups. Team lead Kári Ólafsson‘s practice spans immigration law, pensions issues, employment agreements, and employment due diligence in relation to M&A, acting for a client base ranging from small service companies to listed banks and insurers. Litigator Thórir Júlíusson has acted at all levels of the court system in cases concerning employment law, and is experienced in matters related to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Iceland > Real estate and construction Tier 2

BBA//Fjeldco‘s rapidly growing team handles all aspects of real estate financing and development work, as well as PFI and PPP issues. The group benefits from the support of the firm’s robust corporate and banking teams, positioning the department as a key name for real estate sector transactions. Kári Ólafsson co-leads the team alongside Tómas Magnús Þórhallsson, who made partner in January 2023, and Jóhann Magnús Jóhannsson, who joined the department in May 2023 from an in-house position.

Iceland > TMT and IP Tier 3

BBA//Fjeldco‘s IP and IT practice is active at the cutting edge of technology, with experience in developing areas such as virtual reality, cloud computing, and fintech. Team lead Haflidi Lárusson, who is dual qualified in Iceland and England and Wales, is a technology sector specialist who regularly covers IP, digital copyright, and data protection matters. Associate Thelma Christel Kristjánsdottir joined the team in August 2023 from Lex Law Offices.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland