The disputes team at BBA//Fjeldco has a proven track record in the space, with recent matters covering a range of industries, such as retail, real estate, fishing, and aviation. A recent important case has been an international dispute regarding duty-free stores at Keflavik International Airport. Practice head Thórir Júlíusson has strong experience in litigation across a variety of industries and including domestic and international matters, and Kári Ólafsson brings further experience, specialising in commercial real estate disputes. Other key names in the team are Þorbjörg Ásta Leifsdóttir and Einar Brynjarsson.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘A strong team of attorneys with specialized expertise in various areas of dispute resolution, including complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Their commitment to understanding the client's perspective is crucial in crafting effective dispute resolution strategies.’
- ‘You can speak frankly about any issues, and the individuals don't try to oversell themselves.’
- ‘Long relationship and excellent cooperation, very qualified team and variety of experts.’
- ‘Good experts in all fields needed for us. Longest relation to Thórir Júlíusson, highly skilled and qualified person.’
Key clients
- 105 Miðborg slhf.
- Eignamiðlun ehf.
- Eik fasteignafélag hf.
- Eurocontrol
- Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG
- Harpa Concert Hall
- Íslandssjóðir hf.
- Mannverk ehf.
- Måsoval Eiendom AS
- Miklaborg ehf.
- Reiknistofa fiskmarkaða hf.
- SAFÍR byggingar ehf.
Work highlights
Representing Vesturbugt ehf. in a dispute against Reykjavík municipality regarding the cancellation of an allocation of a development area.
Provided legal advice to Gebr. Heinemann ehf. in its successful participation in a tender process for the concession for operating duty-free stores at Keflavik International Airport (KEF) from the spring of 2025.
Providing a wide range of ongoing legal services to Íslandssjóðir, including acting for the fund in court proceedings.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Thórir Júlíusson
Other key lawyers
Kári Ólafsson; Þorbjörg Ásta Leifsdóttir; Einar Brynjarsson