The Icelandic boutique law firm
Lagahvoll advises clients out of an office at the heart of Reykjavík.
Focusses / specialisms
Lagahvoll has strengths in banking and M&A.
In banking the firm has experience of working with financial institutions on corporate and acquisition financings, as well as assisting on bond issuances and providing borrower side advice.
In corporate work the firm advises on a host of M&A transactions, investments, start-ups and venture agreements. It is also capable of providing corporate support to clients with respect to agreements, corporate governance and restructuring. The firm is particularly strong in the venture and startup space.
Key clients
Key clients Dohop, Pikkoló, Kleemann Lifts, Félagsbústaðir, Félag eldri borgara í Reykjavík og nágrenni, Gleðipinnar, Múlakaffi, Carbon Iceland, Beka and Reon.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research cycle the firm was quite active in the financial and corporate field, with a distinct focus on financial investments. The firm’s clients in this field have mainly come from the natural resources sector, construction and materials sector and energy sector.
In capital markets, the firm noticeably received more mandates on the debt side, with a clear focus on bond issues and share buybacks.
In M&A the firm received important mandates from the natural resources sector and tourism sector.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Reykjavík Social Housing $357 million bond issue
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Asset finance
"They are quick to get involved in complex issues and protect our interests efficiently."
Financial services regulatory
"Extremely deep and thorough knowledge of legal environment and market. Strategic thinking. Very quick and responsive."
Jóhann Sigurðsson
"Extremely smart, knowledgeable, quick and personable."
"He is reliable and understands complex issues well."
