Law firm · Reykjavík
When it matters most, who stands with you makes the difference.
ESJA Legal is a law firm that takes on few matters and gives each one its full attention. We untangle complex legal questions in plain language — and see them through to the end.
Practice area
Where our experience lies
We focus on the areas of law where depth matters — for individuals and businesses alike.
Criminal law and defence
Defence at every stage, from police investigation to judgment. Your rights, firmly defended.
Compensation and personal injury
Personal injury, accidents and air passenger compensation under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004. We pursue what you are owed.
Civil litigation
Disputes over contracts, claims and damages, resolved by settlement or in court.
Family and inheritance
Divorce, custody, division of assets and estates. Sensitivity and resolve when emotions run high.
Administrative law
Appeals and proceedings against public authorities, when a government decision needs to be reviewed.
Real estate law
Purchase agreements, defect claims and property disputes, from contract to handover.
Corporate and company advisory
Company formation, contracts and business advice for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Planning law
Zoning, building permits and land-use disputes with municipalities.
People
You speak with the lawyer directly
No intermediaries. The person who takes on your matter is the one who sees it through.
Ómar R. Valdimarsson
Supreme Court attorney · owner
Admitted to practise before the Supreme Court of Iceland. Many years of experience in criminal cases, compensation cases and air passenger claims against European airlines.
Eva Margrét Ásmundsdóttir
Managing director
Runs the firm's operations and processes and keeps every matter moving at the right pace.
Emilía G. Mikaelsdóttir
Legal associate
Carries out legal research and case preparation, with a focus on civil and family matters.
FAQ
Answers to the questions we hear most
Insights
Icelandic law in plain language
Careful writing about your rights — written to be useful, whether you are searching online or asking an AI.
Air passenger compensation, step by step
When a passenger is entitled, how much, and how the claim is made.
FamilyDivision of assets on divorce
What counts as marital property and how it is divided.
Real estateDefective property
The buyer's rights when a defect comes to light after purchase.
Contact
The first step is a conversation
Tell us briefly about your matter. We reply within one business day and invite you to a free consultation.
+354 517 3100
esl@esl.is
facebook.com/icelandlaw
Reg. no. 470909-2180
Book a consultation
Choose a time
Tuesdays and Thursdays 13:30–16:00, 30 minutes. The consultation always takes place at our office, Hlíðarfótur 15. Online meetings (Teams) are not offered.
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