A recognised firm in the employment space, BBA//Fjeldco is home to a strong team led by Kári Ólafsson and Thórir Júlíusson. Kári specializes in this area, bringing strong expertise in employment contracts and due diligence, regularly advising on cross-border issues. Thórir, as head of the dispute resolution team, naturally provides strong litigation experience. They are regularly supported by Ásta Margrét Eiríksdóttir, who provides assistance on employment agreements and residency and work permits, and Harpa Erlendsdóttir, who brings general employment experience.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The practice covers a very broad field of law, which in my view is highly beneficial for my company, as all of the company’s matters can be handled by a single firm.’
- ‘In my experience, with Kári Ólafsson serving as my legal counsel, I have found him to be highly professional, personable, and meticulous in the matters he has managed on my behalf. Moreover, he distinguishes himself through a forward-looking approach, particularly in anticipating critical deadlines such as license renewals and applications.’
- ‘I have worked with this team for the past six years on various projects. Their work has always been of the highest standard, and all communication is effortless.’
- ‘Thórir Júlíusson has been our main responsible partner, and has proven to be a valuable ally and provided excellent advice. I can highly recommend him, all work has been impeccable and they have the ability to see things in a different light than us, which is valuable for us.’
- ‘BBA//Fjeldco has been great to work with. They are always there when we need them and very practical in their advice. What makes them stand out is that they really understand how business works, not just the law. The team is easy to talk to, very collaborative, and always focused on finding solutions.’
- ‘The people we work with at BBA//Fjeldco really stand out for being approachable, clear, and solution-driven. They don’t just point out the risks – they help us find a way forward. We’ve especially valued their honesty, availability, and strong business sense, which makes the advice practical and easy to act on.’
Key clients
- Alvotech hf.
- Arion Bank
- Aurora Abalone
- Crusoe Energy Systems LLC
- Dineout
- Eleven Experience in Iceland
- Eyland Spirits ehf.
- Fly Play
- Fossar fjárfestingabanki hf.
- Gangverk ehf.
- Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG
- Ísafold Capital
Work highlights
Advised Gebr. Heinemann on its successful bid for the duty-free concession at Keflavík International Airport.
Provided comprehensive legal counsel to Mannverk ehf. in connection with the development, overall structure, and all employment matters of Laugarás Lagoon.
Structured, prepared, and delivered a tailored training programme to the board of directors of a large investment bank in Iceland, focusing on the legal and regulatory framework applicable to financial institutions in Iceland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Kári Ólafsson; Thórir Júlíusson
Other key lawyers
Ásta Margrét Eiríksdóttir; Harpa Erlensdóttir