Réttur – Adalsteinsson & Partners is home to a strong restructuring and insolvency team, which provides advice to its clients on complex, cross-border matters that involve the negotiation of contracts and debt recoveries. Joint practice-head Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson is a supreme court attorney with long-standing experience in the area and who also brings strong dispute experience. Alongside him, Stefán Örn Stefánsson continues to support with further strong restructuring support, in addition to his keen knowledge of M&A, tax law, and financial regulations. Newly hired partner Oddur Ástráðsson brings additional support.
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- ‘The firm stands out for combining deep legal expertise with practical, business-oriented advice. We value the team’s responsiveness, clear communication, and partner-level involvement.’
- ‘Their exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and deep understanding of both legal and commercial aspects. They are proactive and consistently go beyond expectations to ensure the result.’
Key clients
- LBI ehf.
- Icelandic Water Holdings hf.
- DLA Piper LLP (Quantuma)
- SIGNO ehf.
- SÍBS (and Reykjalundur endurhæfing ehf.)
- Monerium ehf.
- Bitfury Holding B.V.
- Act4
- Polarama ehf.
- Various District Courts of Iceland
- Nebius Group N.V.
- Helgi Einar Nonni ehf.
Work highlights
Advised LBI ehf. on various asset management related matters and corporate governance and cross-border legal matters.
Advised Monerium ehf. on early-stage growth equity financing.
Acted on behalf of Joint Trustees at DLA Piper LLP, acquiring multiple judgments in favour of the UK trustees and ultimately resolving a case with a settlement with an Icelandic debtor.
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Stefán Örn Stefánsson
Practice head
Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson; Stefán Örn Stefánsson
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Oddur Ástráðsson