Megin offers a wide range of legal services, built on the extensive experience of its lawyers. Our main practice areas are listed below, with the lawyers who specialise in each.

Administrative Law

Our lawyers have experience in handling cases before government authorities, administrative appeals boards and the Parliamentary Ombudsman (Umboðsmaður Alþingis).

Specialists in this area:
Arnór Halldórsson — arnor@megin.is
Björgvin Jónsson — bjorgvin@megin.is

Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Our lawyers have broad and extensive experience as administrators of bankruptcy estates and deceased estates, as well as in the division of assets between spouses.

Specialists in this area:
Arnór Halldórsson — arnor@megin.is
Björgvin Jónsson — bjorgvin@megin.is
Eldjárn Árnason — eldjarn@megin.is
Feldís Lilja Óskarsdóttir — feldis@megin.is
Hjördís E. Harðardóttir — hjordis@megin.is
Valgerður Valdimarsdóttir — valgerdur@megin.is

Children and Custody

We advise on custody and child protection cases, as well as on visitation rights and child support.

Specialists in this area:
Feldís Lilja Óskarsdóttir — feldis@megin.is
Valgerður Valdimarsdóttir — valgerdur@megin.is

Company and Corporate Law

Our lawyers have long experience in incorporating companies, amending articles of association, drafting shareholder agreements and other matters of company and corporate law.

Specialists in this area:
Arnór Halldórsson — arnor@megin.is
Eldjárn Árnason — eldjarn@megin.is

Competition Law

Our lawyers have experience in handling cases before the competition authorities and have assisted companies with mergers and acquisitions, in addition to general advice.

Specialists in this area:
Björgvin Jónsson — bjorgvin@megin.is
Björn Jóhannesson — bjorn@megin.is
Feldís Lilja Óskarsdóttir — feldis@megin.is
Valgerður Valdimarsdóttir — valgerdur@megin.is

Construction and Contracting

Our lawyers specialise in drafting contracts in construction law and for major projects.

Specialists in this area:
Arnór Halldórsson — arnor@megin.is
Eldjárn Árnason — eldjarn@megin.is

Criminal Defence

Our lawyers have extensive experience as defence counsel, both at the investigation stage and before the courts.

Specialists in this area:
Björgvin Jónsson — bjorgvin@megin.is
Björn Jóhannesson — bjorn@megin.is
Feldís Lilja Óskarsdóttir — feldis@megin.is
Valgerður Valdimarsdóttir — valgerdur@megin.is

Debt Collection

Our lawyers have decades of experience in debt collection. We collect debts and claims on behalf of companies and individuals.

Specialists in this area:
Arnór Halldórsson — arnor@megin.is
Eldjárn Árnason — eldjarn@megin.is
Björn Jóhannesson — bjorn@megin.is

Due Diligence

Our lawyers have carried out numerous due diligence reviews in connection with the sale and financing of companies, large and small.

Specialists in this area:
Arnór Halldórsson — arnor@megin.is
Björgvin Jónsson — bjorgvin@megin.is
Eldjárn Árnason — eldjarn@megin.is

Employment Law

Our lawyers have extensive experience in employment matters, whether for employees, trade unions or employers, and in arguing employment cases before the general courts and the Labour Court (Félagsdómur).

Specialists in this area:
Arnór Halldórsson — arnor@megin.is
Feldís Lilja Óskarsdóttir — feldis@megin.is

Estate Administration

Our lawyers have broad and extensive experience in the administration of deceased estates and bankruptcy estates, as well as in the division of assets between spouses and cohabiting partners.

Specialists in this area:
Björgvin Jónsson — bjorgvin@megin.is
Björn Jóhannesson — bjorn@megin.is
Feldís Lilja Óskarsdóttir — feldis@megin.is
Hjördís E. Harðardóttir — hjordis@megin.is
Valgerður Valdimarsdóttir — valgerdur@megin.is

Inheritance Law

For many years our lawyers have advised on inheritance matters, including the drafting of wills and the private division of estates. We also provide advice and representation in official estate administration.

Specialists in this area:
Björgvin Jónsson — bjorgvin@megin.is
Björn Jóhannesson — bjorn@megin.is
Feldís Lilja Óskarsdóttir — feldis@megin.is
Hjördís E. Harðardóttir — hjordis@megin.is
Valgerður Valdimarsdóttir — valgerdur@megin.is

Landlord and Tenant Law

Specialists in this area:
Eldjárn Árnason — eldjarn@megin.is

Litigation

Our lawyers have broad experience in litigation before the district courts and the Supreme Court of Iceland, as well as the Labour Court and various appeals committees.

Specialists in this area:
Björgvin Jónsson — bjorgvin@megin.is
Björn Jóhannesson — bjorn@megin.is
Eldjárn Árnason — eldjarn@megin.is
Feldís Lilja Óskarsdóttir — feldis@megin.is
Hjördís E. Harðardóttir — hjordis@megin.is
Valgerður Valdimarsdóttir — valgerdur@megin.is

Marriage, Cohabitation and Divorce

Our lawyers have many years of experience advising individuals in this field, including prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, property settlements and advice on divorce and separation.

Specialists in this area:
Feldís Lilja Óskarsdóttir — feldis@megin.is
Hjördís E. Harðardóttir — hjordis@megin.is
Valgerður Valdimarsdóttir — valgerdur@megin.is

Mediation

Our lawyers are trained and experienced in mediation and take on mediation assignments.

Specialists in this area:
Björgvin Jónsson — bjorgvin@megin.is
Björn Jóhannesson — bjorn@megin.is
Feldís Lilja Óskarsdóttir — feldis@megin.is
Valgerður Valdimarsdóttir — valgerdur@megin.is

Natural Resources and Energy Law

Our lawyers have experience in natural resources law, including the law of the sea and international natural resources law. We also specialise in energy law relating to power plants and the distribution of electricity.

Specialists in this area:
Arnór Halldórsson — arnor@megin.is

Real Estate Law

Our lawyers handle a range of real estate matters, including representation in property purchases as well as construction and planning matters.

Specialists in this area:
Björgvin Jónsson — bjorgvin@megin.is
Eldjárn Árnason — eldjarn@megin.is

Tort and Insurance Law

Our lawyers have many years of experience with personal injury claims against insurance companies following traffic, workplace and other accidents, and have argued numerous cases before the courts, the Insurance Complaints Committee, the Social Security Appeals Committee and the Recourse Committee.

Specialists in this area:
Hjördís E. Harðardóttir — hjordis@megin.is
Valgerður Valdimarsdóttir — valgerdur@megin.is

We look forward to hearing from you

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