Réttur – Adalsteinsson & Partners is renowned for its dispute resolution expertise, particularly in commercial litigation for corporate clients and high-profile cases for individuals challenging the State on fundamental rights violations in domestic and regional courts. In 2024, the firm managed notable and complex cases, including representing the families of victims of the 1995 Súðavík avalanche and a case before the European Court of Human Rights, where the Icelandic State was found guilty of violating electoral rights. The dispute resolution team is co-led by experienced litigators Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson and Oddur Ástráðsson, with Hilmarsson specialising in commercial and human rights litigation. Alexander Hafþórsson has expertise in resolving disputes through negotiation and settlement in the real estate, corporate, and financial sectors, while Kristrún Ragnarsdóttir focuses on human rights and constitutional law.
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‘We have worked with Oddur Ástráðsson and he is a great lawyer and has good knowledge. Delivered great work.’
‘They have great communication skills. They are dependable, knowledgeable and they have been easy to work with. Honest and trustworthy.'
‘Alexander Hafþórsson has been great, easy to work with, professional and relatable. Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson took over my case and his work has been great. I'm confident that the law firm has my best interest at heart.'
'The service is personal and the attitude of the staff is very good. The legal knowledge of cases is very good.'
‘Oddur Ástráðsson is a brilliant lawyer. He is professional and does great work.'
‘The team utilises the expertise of each team member, called in as needed, and ensures these specialists' ability to work together as a whole. I have had the privilege of working with the following experts: Ragnar Aðalsteinsson, Sigrún Ingibjörg Gísladóttir, and Alexander Hafþórsson.'
Kernmandanten
- Union of Icelandic Journalists
- Deutsche Lufthansa AG
- Landsvirkjun (the National Power Company of Iceland)
- Family members of avalanche victims in Súðavík in 1995
- LBI ehf.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the UK based Joint Trustees at DLA Piper LLP, acquiring multiple judgments in favour of the trustees and ultimately resolving the case with a settlement with the Icelandic debtor.
- Advised SÍBS in various court cases regarding the ownership of three buildings on SÍBS’ main property in Reykjalundur, where the largest rehabilitation centre in Iceland is located, with a successful result.
- Advised Guðmundur Gunnarsson and Magnús Davíð Norðdahl in a case before the EctHR where the Icelandic State was found guilty of violating electoral laws and discrepancy in the recount of votes in the Northwest constituency in Iceland for the Parliamentary Elections of 2021.
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Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
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Praxisleitung
Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson; Oddur Ástráðsson
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Alexander Hafþórsson; Kristrún Ragnarsdóttir; Ragnar Aðalsteinsson; Sigrún Ingibjörg Gísladóttir