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Rankings published in 2026
Financial and corporate
Tier 1
11 firms ranked
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Tier 1

BBA // Fjeldco
3 practice areas
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Juris
3 practice areas
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Lex Law Offices
3 practice areas
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Logos
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Lagahvoll
1 practice area
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Landslög
3 practice areas
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Tier 3

Advel
2 practice areas
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Notable

Deloitte Legal
2 practice areas
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Jonsson & Hall
1 practice area
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KPMG Law
1 practice area
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Réttur - Aðalsteinsson & Partners
1 practice area
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Project development
Tier 1
6 firms ranked
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Tier 1

BBA // Fjeldco
3 practice areas
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Juris
3 practice areas
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Lex Law Offices
3 practice areas
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Logos
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Advel
2 practice areas
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Landslög
3 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

The leading Icelandic law firm Lex Law Offices was founded in 1959. It operates out of Reykjavík. The firm is prominent in Iceland across the financial and corporate space.

 

Highlights

With one of the most experienced banking and finance teams in the market, the firm advises financial markets participants on a plethora of transaction types, whether large project and acquisition finance mandates, or large financial restructurings and capital market issuances.

The firm is also strong in M&A, where it represents clients on a mix of high-value acquisitions, mergers and financial investments across a broad assortment of sectors of the Icelandic economy.

 

Testimonials - 2024/2025

"Fanney Frimannsdottir is an excellent lawyer."

"Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson is an excellent lawyer."

 

Key clients - 2023/2024

Key clients include Alfa framtakArdian France, Arion bank, Baader, Carbfix, Costco Wholesale Iceland, Digital Bridge, Fossar markets, Iceland Seafood International, Islandsbanki, Kirkbi, Kría Investment firm, Landeldi, Landsbankinn, PCC BakkiSilicon, Reginn, Reykjavik Energy, Síldarvinnslan, SKEL investment firm, Treble Technologies, United Arab Emirites, Viska Digital Assets.

 

Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

In terms of finance and banking the firm was focused on asset financing and asset acquisitions. The firm also advised on some notable refinancings. Most of the firm's clients in the field have come from the investment management sector.

In terms of capital markets work, the firm saw a lot of mandates on the equity side. This was mainly in the form of private placements and secondary share offerings.

The firm has also continued its activity in investment funds.

In the field of M&A, the firm worked on a lot of mandates from companies in investment management, technology and telecommunications as well as industrial and manufacturing.

In project development the firm was active in the energy sector, as well as the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)

The Coda Terminal Project

Rotovia $67 million financing

PCC BakkiSilicon $350 million refinancing

 

Testimonials - 2023/2024

"Eva Margrét Ævarsdóttir was extremely helpful, responsive and provided valuable insights."

"Eva Margrét Ævarsdóttir is knowledgeable, provides helpful insights and comments, good communicator and responsive."

"Stefan Orri Olafsson is an excellent lawyer with exemplary skills in providing practical and solution-orientated advice."

 

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
DNB ASA; Eksportkreditt Norge - Financing
2020-10-01
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
Financing
Ólafur Haraldsson, Fanney Frímannsdóttir
DNB ASA, Eksportkreditt Norge
Borrower
Sildarvinnslan - IPO
2021-02-25
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
IPO
Stefán Orri Ólafsson, Eyvindur Sólnes
Sildarvinnslan
Issuer
Tryggingarsjóður innstæðueigenda og fjárfesta - Fund formation
2021-02-25
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
Fund formation
Gunnar Vidar
Tryggingarsjóður innstæðueigenda og fjárfesta
Fund manager
MainManager - Real estate acquisition
2020-12-01
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
Real estate acquisition
Fanney Frímannsdóttir, Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson
MainManager
Seller
Digital Bridge - Financing
2021-12-15
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
Financing
Gudmundur Ingvi Sigurdsson
Digital Bridge
Borrower
Kría investment firm - Fund raising
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
Fund raising
Stefán Orri Ólafsson
Kría investment firm
Investor
Estate of Gluggasmiðjan ehf - Insolvency
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
Insolvency
Lilja Jónasdóttir, Birgir Már Björnsson
Estate of Gluggasmiðjan ehf
Liquidator
Síldarvinnslan hf - IPO
2022-01-15
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
IPO
Stefán Orri Ólafsson, Eyvindur Sólnes
Síldarvinnslan hf
Issuer
Baader - M&A
2021-02-20
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
M&A
Gudmundur Ingvi Sigurdsson
Baader
Acquirer
Ardian - M&A
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
M&A
Gudmundur Ingvi Sigurdsson
Ardian
Acquirer
Carbfix ohf - Project finance
2022-02-26
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
Project finance
Gudmundur Ingvi Sigurdsson
Carbfix ohf
Project company
Digital Bridge - M&A
2021-12-14
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
M&A
Ólafur Haraldsson
Digital Bridge
Acquirer
Landeldi ehf - Secondary share offering
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
Secondary share offering
Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson
Landeldi ehf
Issuer
Landeldi ehf - Secondary share offering
2022-02-24
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
Secondary share offering
Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson
Landeldi ehf
Issuer
Stefnir hf - Fund formation
2021-10-15
Lex Law Offices
Iceland
Fund formation
Stefán Orri Ólafsson
Stefnir hf
Fund manager
Iceland Seafood International hf - Financing
2021-07-15
Lex Law Offices
Financing
Stefán Orri Ólafsson
Iceland Seafood International hf
Borrower
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