ADVEL Attorneys at Law is home to a strong dispute resolution team that regularly provides key advice to its clients, who come from a range of industries, including banking, energy, and IT, often handling mandates with cross-border elements. As practice head, Guðmundur Siemsen leads and provides a wealth of experience in contract issues, corporate work, and public procurement. Aiding him in the team is Dóra Sif Tynes, who brings particular expertise in European affairs. Another team member of note is Árni Freyr Árnason, who is well-suited to handle international litigation and ad hoc international arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very responsive with a deep commercial understanding combined with a high local reputation in the courts.’
- ‘Guðmundur Siemsen is simply a star.’
Key clients
- The Icelandic Government
- Arion Bank
- Advania Group
- Municipality of Hafnarfjörður
- N1 hf.
- Stræto bs.
- Sýn
- Vodafone
- Askja
- Orkuveita Reykjavikur
- Bilaleiga Flugleida (Hertz Iceland)
- atNorth ehf.
Work highlights
Continuing to represent Arion Bank as the bank’s attorney in a case filed by EC-Clear.
Providing legal advice and representing Brim in employment dispute resolution and litigation.
Continuing to represent Orkuveita Reykjavikur in disputes concerning the alleged health complications suffered by both an employee of Orkuveita Reykjavikur and an employee of a tenant at Orkuveita Reykjavikur’s headquarters.
Practice head
Guðmundur Siemsen
Other key lawyers
Dóra Sif Tynes; Árni Freyr Árnason