Legal Iceland Law Services

We believe that experience counts when it comes to legal proceedings. Our approachable and knowledgeable team are the reason many clients have remained with us, trusting us to advise and support them in their legal matters time and time again. Our legal specialists excel at helping clients win cases and will always make dealing with complex issues as stress free as possible.

Our solicitors and legal experts provide professional legal advice and services, providing clients with comprehensive services over a wide range of financial, corporate and commercial issues, as well as most other aspects of Icelandic law.

Family Law​

At Legal Iceland, we understand that family and personal law can be extremely sensitive areas to deal with. We ensure that every case we work on is treated with the empathy and professionalism that our clients deserve.

Legal Iceland Law Services has comprehensive knowledge and experience in this area of law as we have guided various clients through complex and often highly emotionally charged cases with the appropriate consideration.

Inheritance law
  • Family planning and how assets and their control pass
    between generations.
  • Safeguarding assets.
  • Drafting of wills.
  • Estate distribution.
  • Observation of relevant deadlines in relation to inheritance
    cases.
  • Identifying rights and filing documents with relevant
    institutions.
  • Communication with relevant public authorities.

We provide pre-marital legal assistance to couples prior to marriage. We have
extensive experience in assisting couples who wish to marry in Iceland to
ensure that their marriage has legal effect.

  • Legal advice on marriage law in Iceland.
  • Document collection and submission.
  • Pre-nuptial agreements.

We have extensive experience in this area of law and have assisted
numerous clients in navigating this complex and often highly emotionally
charged process.

  • Consultation to clients contemplating divorce or have started divorce
    proceedings.
  • Preparing the necessary documents for divorce proceeding, including
    financial separation agreement and custody and visitation agreements.
  • Mandatory mediation meetings.
  • International jurisdictions where divorce is cross-border.
  • Representation for clients before the courts.
Criminal Law

We provide consultation and guidance on clients rights and legal situation. If unsure
if legal action is a possibility for you, contact us and we will find the correct way
forward together.

Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute resolution

Our lawyers have specialized in litigation before the courts, arbitration and
government and have vast experience in those areas.
• The District Courts
• The Appeal Court
• The Supreme Court of Iceland
• Arbitration courts
• Governmental authorities

Immigration Law

Legal Iceland Law Services provides a wide range of services in refugee- and immigration law representing the interests of individuals. Including application for international protection, residence- and work permits, citizenship, assessment of eligibility for short term or long term stays in Iceland.

  • Visa options for both routine and complex cases, including cases
    involving prior denials.
  • Change or extension of status.
  • Identifying appropriate requirements and documents.
  • Work permit options.
  • Application process from start to finish.
  • Representation during all stages of the Refugee process.
  • Accompanying clients to interviews with any/all authorities.
Constitution and Human Rights

Iceland has a progressively varied population and is therefor confronted with new challenges concerning anti-discrimination in our society. We assist individuals who have been subject to discrimination in the course of their employment or receiving services.

  • Advice on the rights afforeded under the relevant provisions and possible violations
  • Representation in disputes with authorities on possible violations
  • Litigation before Icelandic courts
  • Applications to the European Court of Human Rights and representation in the following process before court
Corporate Law and Corporate Advisory

A growing number of investors are acquiring stakes in Iceland’s dynamic, enterprises or making strategic purchases in production and services related to their
international activities. It has become an ideal location for investors or those looking to set up their company in Iceland. We have experience in all matters relating to
corporate law, the founding of companies and other types of business. We provide comprehensive services for various matters.

  • Advice on the correct establishment on company structure
  • Advice on financing structures and loan documentation
  • Financial restructuring
  • Listings on reglulated stick exchanges
  • General representation of companies and investors
  • Advice on Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Managing shareholders meetings
Tort and compensation

Act’s or omissions that invade any legal rights or cause a loss or detriment, amount to a civil wrong imposing a liability. Legal Iceland assists those involved in injury to
achieve their rights. We have experience in all matters relating to corporate law, the founding of companies and other types of business. We provide comprehensive services for various matters.

Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy

We provide advice on all aspects of the financial markets and the operations of finance market participants, whether relating to regulations, negotiations,
documentation or other issues.

  • Counsel on banking and finance
  • Representation towards the Icelandic Financial Supervisory Authority
  • Documentation, contracts and standard terms and conditions
  • Negotiation, documentation of loan and security transactions as well as
    other financing instruments
  • Compliance functions
    Litigation
  • General advice to market participants
Interested in our services? We’re here to help!
For more information or to arrange an appointment contact us at +354 537 2600 or contact us via this button.

Address
Laugavegur 178
2nd floor

Contact us
+354 537 2600
legaliceland@legaliceland.com

© Málsefni Lögmannsþjónusta | Legal Iceland Law Services
Laugavegur 178, 2nd Floor | 105 Reykjavík | Iceland

Málsefni ehf. | Kt. 641096-2109 | VSK. nr. 52162
Reikningsnúmer: 0101-26-8777.