Lex Law Offices acts for prominent public and private clients in the real estate space, and boasts significant strength in the energy sector. Public procurement and local planning work are key areas for the firm, which has been representing Nýr landspítali in a €47m dispute with a bidder in a tender for the exterior wall system of the New National Hospital project. The group benefits from close ties with major domestic engineering companies and contractors, with experience advising on a broad range of projects. The department is co-led by litigators Óskar Sigurðsson and Arnar Þór Stefánsson. Garðar Víðir Gunnarsson advises domestic and international clients on real estate investments, and has particular strength in the tourism sector, while Guðjón Ármannsson is a key name for property litigation.

LOGOS advises domestic and international clients on the full range of real estate and public procurement matters, and is a leader in construction law, with a strong track record in advising across diverse jurisdictions and industries. The group offers further expertise in contentious mandates, including litigation and arbitration proceedings. Team lead and Supreme Court attorney Hjördís Halldórsdóttir is a leading name for construction disputes, while Erlendur Gíslason has notable expertise in public procurement matters, with experience advising on major infrastructure projects. Benedikt Egill Árnason covers construction law, in addition to supplementary expertise in M&A and banking and finance mandates. Senior associate Kristófer Jónasson is also a key name to note.

ADVEL Attorneys at Law fields a team experienced in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a track record in advising international clients on major commercial projects within Iceland. The group acts across numerous sectors, including the retail, residential and logistics industries, with notable strength advising on data centre projects. Lead partner Guðmundur Siemsen is described by clients as a ‘top-notch lawyer’, and covers contractor, planning and construction law; he is also experienced in litigation.

BBA//Fjeldco‘s rapidly growing team handles all aspects of real estate financing and development work, as well as PFI and PPP issues. The group benefits from the support of the firm’s robust corporate and banking teams, positioning the department as a key name for real estate sector transactions. Kári Ólafsson co-leads the team alongside Tómas Magnús Þórhallsson, who made partner in January 2023, and Jóhann Magnús Jóhannsson, who joined the department in May 2023 from an in-house position.

Juris has strength across all areas of real estate, including project finance work, construction issues and commercial property matters, and is further distinguished by the team’s coverage of conservation projects and issues pertaining to rural real estate. Real estate expert Halldór Jónsson leads the team and is highly experienced in development projects, with supplementary knowledge of tax law. Edda Andradóttir is a key contact for matters relating to the ownership of land, while litigator Stefán A. Svensson has particular strength in planning disputes and construction defects.

Landslog – Law Offices is a prominent name in commercial real estate matters, with expertise in construction work, public tenders and M&A transactions. The group has further strength in contentious matters, including procurement disputes and construction defect claims. Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson jointly leads the department with Jóhannes Bjarni Björnsson; Sveinsson leads on contentious matters, while Björnsson is a key contact for major PPP projects.