Höskuldur Eiríksson

Attorney, partner

Contact information:
E-mail: hoskuldur@venturelegal.is
Mobile: +354 695-2132

Höskuldur Eiríksson is an attorney specialising in corporate investments, mergers and acquisitions and financing. He has advised funds, banks and companies in connection with contracts, security arrangements, bond issuances and large-scale restructurings. Höskuldur holds an LL.M. in International Banking & Finance from University College London and has many years of experience of financial market transactions, both domestically and internationally.
The combination of Höskuldur’s extensive experience with complex transactions, focused project management and practical approach ensures that clients receive clear guidance and reliable progress in their matters.

Key practice areas

Acquisitions and disposals of companies
Corporate finance
Corporate law
Corporate financial restructuring
Other contract work

Professional qualifications

2009: Icelandic Bar Association

Education

University College London (UCL) – International Banking & Finance (2011).
University of Iceland, Law School – Cand. Jur. (2006).
Reykjavík College (2001).
Publications

Career history

2024:   Venture Legal, partner
2019 – 2023: Partner at KPMG Law ehf.
2014 – 2019: Partner at BBA Legal ehf. (now BBA Fjeldco).
2014: – Bifröst University, Lecturer on M&A transactions.
2007 – 2014: Associate at BBA Legal ehf.
2006 – 2007: Associate at Logos legal services slf.

Publications

Articles:

Corporate Finance, the Future of LIBOR, July 2018.
M&A, Defects, February 2018.
M&A, Warranties & Indemnities Insurance, October 2017.
M&A, Is the Purchase Price “right”, August 2017.
Cross-border M&A and Company Law in Iceland – selected topics, April 2016.

Book:

Loan agreements between banks and corporations, 2016.