BBA//Fjeldco has extensive experience in advising buyers, sellers, and financial parties on all aspects of banking and finance, including complex multi-jurisdictional financing transactions. Led by Bjarki Diego and Halldór Karl Halldórsson, the practice actively contributes to the development of Icelandic law-governed loan documentation and is a trusted adviser to the Icelandic Ministry of Finance. Diego has over 30 years of expertise in banking, finance, and capital markets law, while Halldórsson specialises in corporate law, bankruptcy work, restructurings, and M&A. Other key figures include Ásgeir Ragnarsson, who advises international corporations and financial institutions on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, and Stefán Reykjalín, who supports foreign institutions and fund managers with Icelandic regulatory issues, including licensing requirements. Sara Rut Sigurjónsdóttir is a notable name for significant corporate loan agreements and M&A transactions.

Lex Law Offices provides advice on all aspects of the financial markets and the operations of financial market participants, whether relating to regulations, negotiations, documentation, or other issues. The firm’s ‘very strong capital markets law team’ is highly skilled in navigating the complex economic, political, and regulatory landscape that affects both regulated entities and capital market instruments. The practice is led by Ólafur Haraldsson, who is an expert in the documentation of loan and security agreements, corporate finance work, M&A, and restructurings. Stefán Orri Ólafsson provides expert advice to clients on all aspects of capital markets, while Guðmundur Ingvi Sigurðsson  has extensive experience in helping companies and banks secure funding through share capital increases, loans, bonds, and other financial instruments. Fanney Frímannsdóttir is a key figure to note when it comes to the documentation of debt and equity finance.

LOGOS excels at large-scale banking, finance, and capital market transactions, frequently representing lenders while also offering top-tier advice to borrowers, regulatory support, litigation services, and private equity and venture capital counsel. The practice is co-led by Óttar Pálsson, who has expertise in banking work, corporate financings, capital markets issues, financial restructurings, and M&A. Co-head Thórólfur Jónsson is well-versed in corporate law and finance work, financial services issues and the related regulations, restructurings, and litigation. Key partner Fannar Freyr Ívarsson has experience in venture capital investments, scaling challenges for rapidly growing companies, and financial transactions related to aircraft, including purchases, sales, and leases.

ADVEL Attorneys at Law has significant expertise in banking and finance regulation, particularly in EU law and the European System of Financial Supervision. This includes advising Arion Bank on matters related to its funding, client loans, and providing legal counsel across other relevant aspects of its operations. The practice is co-led by Dóra Sif Tynes, who is a prominent consultant to public institutions and companies on EEA and EU law, and Stefan Þór Ingimarsson, who specialises in both domestic and cross-border company law, corporate governance issues, and insurance work.

Juris provides a comprehensive range of services, advising across all areas of banking and finance, with a particular focus on transactions, regulatory matters, and project finance mandates. This includes large-scale financing projects across various sectors, including the fishing, shipping, energy and hospitality spaces, and property development issues. The practice is co-led by Halldór Jónsson, Andri Árnason, and Sigurbjörn Magnússon. Árnason specialises in tax litigation and has significant experience in banking and financial regulatory matters. Hildur Þórarinsdóttir advises on financial regulatory issues and GDPR within the context of financial business, and Ingvar Ásmundsson is recommended for debt financing mandates.

Lagahvoll‘s ‘highly qualified and very experienced’ team works both on drafting and negotiating contracts as well as project management work, including handling large projects such as a bond issuances, whereby the department oversees the communication between the issuer, financial advisers, regulators and other related parties. Daði Bjarnason and Jóhann Tómas Sigurðsson lead the team; Bjarnason has extensive experience in financings, restructurings, and M&A, and Sigurðsson has strong expertise in corporate and financial matters.

Landslog – Law Offices specialises in bankruptcy and financial restructuring work, offering comprehensive legal services in these areas. The firm’s attorneys have extensive experience representing bankrupt companies and winding-up estates in court, advising creditors, and assisting company executives with various financial restructuring matters. The department is led by Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson, Jóhannes Bjarni Björnsson, and Viðar Lúðvíksson, who have a wealth of expertise in banking and financial law, insurance issues, and the associated negotiations and litigation.