Lagahvoll > Reykjavik, Iceland > Firm Profile
Lagahvoll Offices
BANKASTRÆTI 5
101 REYKJAVÍK
Iceland
Lagahvoll > The Legal 500 Rankings
Iceland > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 3
Lagahvoll‘s ‘highly qualified and very experienced’ team works both on drafting and negotiating contracts as well as project management work, including handling large projects such as a bond issuances, whereby the department oversees the communication between the issuer, financial advisers, regulators and other related parties. Daði Bjarnason and Jóhann Tómas Sigurðsson lead the team; Bjarnason has extensive experience in financings, restructurings, and M&A, and Sigurðsson has strong expertise in corporate and financial matters.Practice head(s):
Daði Bjarnason; Jóhann Tómas Sigurðsson
Testimonials
‘Very smart and solution-oriented.’
‘Highly qualified and very experienced.’
‘Highly efficient and skilled lawyers that provide tailor-made service to meet the client’s goal. Short response time and well-constructed work.’
‘Analytical skills are the main reason why Lagahvoll is our preferred partner of choice.’
Key clients
Dohop ehf.
Carbon Iceland ehf.
Félagsbústaðir hf. (Reykjavík Social Housing)
Iceland Food ehf.
Element ehf. (green housing)
Ísorka ehf.
Iceland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Lagahvoll has expertise in corporate matters within the financial industry, focusing on corporate development, drafting, negotiating, and project management. The practice is jointly led by founding partner Daði Bjarnason, who specialises in company law and financial and restructuring issues for financial companies, as well as those undergoing restructuring or winding-up proceedings. He is supported by District Court Attorney Jóhann Tómas Sigurðsson, renowned for his broad knowledge of corporate legal affairs and over 15 years of experience in the financial market.Practice head(s):
Daði Bjarnason; Jóhann Tómas Sigurðsson
Testimonials
‘Having the law firm Lagahvoll working for us is an essential asset to the development work and operation work that we are doing. Lagahvoll has a 360 degree of knowledge in all the fields that we need legal assistance in and can communicate important information to large companies and organisations.’
‘We are very lucky to have Jóhann Tómas Sigurðsson working for us. He has such a broad knowledge of corporate legal affairs and no matter where and how we approach him with different problems to solve or to assist us on, Mr. Sigurðsson has always delivered.’
‘Very smart and solution-oriented.’
‘It is my pleasure to extend my utmost admiration and appreciation for Jóhann Tómas Sigurðsson, who is by us regarded as one of the absolutely best corporate and banking lawyers in Iceland. His legal expertise, coupled with his deep understanding of corporate law, has consistently set him apart in a highly competitive field.’
‘He has an unparalleled ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with precision and confidence, making even the most challenging cases seem manageable. His professionalism, coupled with his clear and spot on communication, ensures that we always feel informed, empowered, and confident in their legal decisions.’
‘Best in class in providing problem solving, efficient and well constructed legal advice.’
Key clients
Dohop ehf.
Ísorka ehf.
Lagahvoll > Firm Profile
Lagahvoll is an independent law firm with a strong focus on impartiality and independence.
The firm offers specialized legal services with an emphasis on commercial and financial law. The partners at Lagahvoll have extensive knowledge and experience from within the financial industry as well as unique and exclusive expertise.
The firm represents both large and small companies as well as individuals, including professional investors. The client list includes domestic and international financial institutions, private equity funds, UCITS, Non-UCUTIS, professional and venture funds, corporations and investors. The partners of Lagahvoll have been involved in the fields of banking and corporate finance, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, debt restructuring and general corporate, competition and commercial law. Lagahvoll has also advised corporations on business travels and immigration issues to Iceland.
The firm has a strong focus on ESG issues, and advised on the first social bond issued in Iceland.
Lagahvoll´s lawyers are admitted before the courts of Iceland and New York State.
For more information, please visit www.lagahvoll.is
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Dadi Bjarnason | [email protected] | +354.864.8587 |
| Partner | Johann Tomas Sigurdsson | [email protected] | +354.8.560.560 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Daði Bjarnason | Partner | View Profile |
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Mr Jóhann Sigurðsson | Partner | View Profile |
Languages
English (fluent) Icelandic Danish and other Scandinavian languagesMemberships
New York State Bar (individual membership)Diversity
The partners of Lagahvoll provides legal advice to lower income families and non-Icelandic citizens on immigration issues at a reduced rate (as part of a pro bono mandate).
There is a great need for legal assistance to applicants and individuals, including individuals who are placed in removal proceedings.
The project has been successful, with the Directorate of Immigration now nominating Lagahvoll´s partners as representatives of individuals that need legal advice on immigration issues
Furthermore, the partners of Lagahvoll, in addition to increasing the firm´s commitment to assisting lower income families, have been assisting with incorporation of new enterprises and other legal work.
International Capabilities
Lagahvoll has been specialising in cross-border work both for their domestic clients as well as providing international clients, who have business interests in Iceland, with help regarding legal issues in Iceland as well as in gaining access to the Icelandic market.
The Clients
Lagahvoll brings clients exceptional services at reasonable prices. The firm has worked with a diverse range of clients including:
- Various international companies.
- One of Iceland´s biggest issuers of securities in Iceland.
- IT company with vast international operations.
The firm has advised international clients both with regards to corporate matters, such as investing in domestic entities, as well as on litigation issues. Furthermore, the team has advised international corporations with regards to ensuring that business travellers have necessary permits in Iceland and by so reducing compliance risk.
The team
Lagahvoll team consists of members, being a part of international bar association, with a unique experience in the venture and entrepreneurial area having focused on finding, creating or assisting new companies (ventures) where there are opportunities in the Icelandic market, providing stakeholders (such as investors, management team) with advice in establishing and developing new companies. The firm´s commercially focused approach means that your business gets more than just legal advice.