Hallmundur Albertsson
Attorney, partner
Contact information:
E-mail: hallmundur@venturelegal.is
Mobile: +354 892-6064
Hallmundur Albertsson specialises in competition law, construction and service contracts, dispute resolution, and general commercial advisory work, alongside his practice in the technology and innovation sectors. He holds an MA in EU Competition Law from King’s College London and specialised qualifications from the University of Cambridge in legal advisory for technology and innovation-driven businesses. He also has extensive experience in telecommunications and media law.
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a leading competition lawyer in Iceland, Hallmundur holds rights of audience before the Icelandic Court of Appeal (Landsréttur). He has extensive experience in administrative proceedings and dealings with public authorities. His diverse background spanning in-house counsel roles, private practice and public administration underpins a practical approach focused on clear risk assessment and efficient execution.
Key practice areas
Competition Law, State Aid and European Law
Telecommunications, Media, IT and Startup Companies
Contract and Company Law, incl. Corporate Governance
M&A
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Construction Law and Public Procurement
Energy Law
Professional qualifications
2023 License to practice law before the Icelandic Court of Appeal2023 Rights of audience before the Court of Appeal (Landsréttur)
2017 FIDIC – seminar London completion
2015 Certified real estate broker
2001 Rights of audience before the District Courts
Education
2016 Certified Board Member, University of Iceland, Center for corporate governance
2013 Cambridge University – specialised studies in legal advisory for IT and innovation
2012 King‘s College London, Master‘s degree
2010 C5 – Competition Compliance implementation
2007 Sátt – Certified Mediator, Diploma
2001 Admitted to the BAR
2000 University of Iceland, Cand. juris
Career history
2025 – Venture Legal, partner
2024 – 2025 Intra Legem slf., Owner
2021 – 2024 Deloitte Legal og Deloitte Iceland, Partner
2019 – 2021 VÍK lögmannsstofa, Partner
2015 – 2019 LMB Mandat Lögmannsstofa, Partner
2014 – 2015 CATO lögmannsstofa, Partner
2003 – 2014 Síminn hf., General Councel
2002 – 2003 Samgönguráðuneytið, legal adviser for telecommunications matters
2000 – 2002 LEX lögmannsstofa, Associate