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Our blog publishes articles on legal matters in Iceland, from how to choose a lawyer to plain-English explanations of common areas of law. The aim is to help you understand your legal position before you take the next step.

Articles are written in clear language and reviewed regularly. Click an article to read it in full.

Latest articles

July 5, 2026 When Should You Contact a Lawyer? Seven Common Situations From contracts and accidents to divorce, dismissal and criminal cases: seven situations in Iceland where a lawyer can make a… Read more → July 5, 2026 Competition Law in Iceland: What Businesses Can and Cannot Do Cartels, abuse of a dominant position, merger control and compliance: the basics of Icelandic competition law for businesses. Read more → July 5, 2026 Building Permits and Planning in Iceland: What You Need to Know Building permits, local development plans and neighbours' rights: the basics of planning and building law in Iceland. Read more → July 5, 2026 Insurance Claims in Iceland: What Happens When You Suffer a Loss? Reporting a loss, disputes over compensation and the Insurance Complaints Committee: how to get fair compensation from an insurer in… Read more → July 5, 2026 How Does a Court Case Work in Iceland? Three court levels, the summons, evidence, the main hearing, judgment and appeal: how civil and criminal cases proceed in Iceland. Read more → July 5, 2026 Appealing a Government Decision in Iceland: Your Rights The right to be heard, reasons for decisions, appeal deadlines and the Parliamentary Ombudsman: how to challenge a decision by… Read more → July 5, 2026 Intellectual Property in Iceland: How to Protect Your Work Copyright, trademarks and patents: how intellectual property is protected in Iceland and what to do if someone infringes your rights. Read more → July 5, 2026 Renting in Iceland: Rights and Duties of Tenants and Landlords Lease agreements, deposits, maintenance, notice and moving out: what the Icelandic Rent Act says about tenants and landlords. Read more → July 5, 2026 Data Protection in Iceland: Your Rights Over Your Own Data Access, correction, deletion and objection: your rights under the GDPR in Iceland, the duties of businesses and how to complain… Read more → July 5, 2026 Starting a Business in Iceland: The Legal Basics Choosing a company form, registration, articles of association and shareholder agreements: the legal basics of setting up a business in… Read more → July 5, 2026 Consumer Rights in Iceland: What You Should Know Information duties, faulty goods, the 14-day right of withdrawal online and unfair terms: your main rights as a consumer in… Read more → July 5, 2026 Making Good Contracts in Iceland: What to Watch Out For Why written contracts matter, how to write clear terms and what you can do if the other party breaches a… Read more → July 5, 2026 Residence Permits in Iceland: The Basics Who needs a residence permit, the main types, how to apply to the Directorate of Immigration and how to appeal… Read more → July 5, 2026 Debt Problems in Iceland: What Are Your Options? Agreements with creditors, debt adjustment through the Debtors' Ombudsman or bankruptcy: the earlier you act, the more options you have. Read more → July 5, 2026 Your Rights as a Criminal Suspect in Iceland The right to remain silent, to a defence lawyer, to an interpreter and to a fair trial: what you should… Read more → July 5, 2026 Buying Property in Iceland: How to Make a Safe Purchase Inspection, purchase agreement, registration, defects and financing: what to check before you buy a home in Iceland. Read more → July 5, 2026 Dismissed from Work in Iceland? Your Rights as an Employee Notice periods, collective agreements, protected employees and unlawful dismissal: what Icelandic employment law says when you lose your job. Read more → July 5, 2026 Wills and Inheritance in Iceland: What You Need to Know Wills, the compulsory share of heirs, private and official estate settlement: the basics of inheritance law in Iceland. Read more → July 5, 2026 Child Custody in Iceland: Parents' Rights and Responsibilities Custody, legal residence, access and child support: how parents' rights work in Iceland and how the child's best interests come… Read more → July 5, 2026 Divorce in Iceland: The Process and Division of Assets Legal separation, divorce, division of assets, children and mediation: how divorce works in Iceland and when a lawyer helps. Read more → July 5, 2026 What to Do After an Accident in Iceland: Your Right to Compensation Seek medical care, keep evidence and report the accident. How compensation works in Iceland after traffic, work and other accidents. Read more → July 5, 2026 How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Iceland? Hourly rates, fixed fees, VAT, legal costs in court and free legal aid: how lawyers charge in Iceland and how… Read more → July 5, 2026 Lawyer Titles in Iceland: District Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Attorneys Lögmaður, héraðsdómslögmaður or hæstaréttarlögmaður? What each Icelandic lawyer title means and which one you need. Read more → July 5, 2026 How to Choose the Right Lawyer in Iceland Practice area, rights of audience, experience, language and fees: what to check before you hire a lawyer in Iceland. Read more →

There are 24 articles on the blog, and new ones are added regularly.

What do the articles cover?

The articles cover a wide range of topics: how to choose the right lawyer, what the different practice areas involve, when to seek help and how court proceedings work in Iceland. The focus is on practical information you can use.

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