Background
Sigurdsson, Jóhannes was born on April 2, 1960 in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Sigurdsson, Jóhannes was born on April 2, 1960 in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Law Faculty, University of Iceland (Candidate Juris, 1986). Studies in Corporate and Tort Law, Law School, University of Virginia (Master of Laws, 1987). Spoken languages: English and Scandinavian.
Worked at Adalsteinsson & Partners (Reykjavik) specializing in International Business Transactions, Aviation, Bankruptcy, Commercial, Construction, Corporation, Contracts, Maritime, Insurance, Torts, Trademark, Copyright, Real Estate, Family, Property and Labor Law. General Practice.
Admitted to the bar, 1989, Iceland. 1994, Supreme Court of Iceland.
Author: "Saga Orators," 1987.
"The Legal System of Iceland," Modern Legal Systems Cyclopedia, 1989, Causation in Law of Torts, Úlfljótur, 1990. Sports Marketing Iceland" in "Sports Marketing Europe," The Legal and Tax Aspects, Kluwer Law and Taxation Publishers, 1993.
Editor of Úlfljótur Law Review, 1983-1984. Lecturer, Corporation Law and Torts in Law and Economic Faculty, University of Iceland, 1987.
Member: Icelandic Bar Association.
The law firm of Adalsteinsson & Partners has its roots in the law firm of Adalsteinsson which was founded in 1969. Ragnar Adalsteinsson was joined by new partners in 1985 and the existing law firm was founded. The firm has a broad range of clients including individuals, local business, governmental agencies, labour unions and multi-national corporations.
The firm consists of partners, five associates and a support staff of seven persons.
Member: Icelandic Bar Association.