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LOGOS > The Legal 500 Rankings
Iceland > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1
LOGOS's full-service team draws in a prestige client list which includes major international names such as Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. The group is recognised for its strength in capital markets work and comprehensive regulatory assistance, and has recently made substantial efforts to develop its banking and finance offering into a major force. Óttar Pálsson has significant expertise in capital markets, including both contentious and non-contentious matters, and co-leads the department alongside Thórólfur Jónsson, who covers securities regulation advice, corporate funding matters, and financial restructurings. Benedikt Egill Árnason specialises in transactions, and acts for a number of prominent corporate clients and private equity houses, while Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir is noted for her expertise in financial restructurings and corporate finance mandates.Practice head(s):
Óttar Pálsson; Thórólfur Jónsson
Other key lawyers:
Benedikt Egill Árnason; Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir; Freyr Snæbjörnsson
Testimonials
‘I am impressed by the level of project complexity the team can easily handle from different perspectives, and the high quality of process organisation.’
‘I am sure they are number one in the Icelandic legal arena.’
‘Benedikt Egill Árnason stands out. What I really appreciate about Benedikt is his readiness to have your back, and not think for you, but definitely think along with you, accessing all blind spots that you are probably missing.’
‘I have mostly been in contact with Freyr Snæbjörnsson, who I have found to be very trustworthy, accessible, and eager to work with us to find solutions that fit our company.’
‘Óttar Pálsson is a veteran when it comes to banking and finance in Iceland. As a former banker, well respected litigator and one of the most prominent deal lawyers in Iceland, he just has a certain presence. His sharp mind and experience give him and his clients advantages in meetings.’
‘Proactive approach, rather than reactive, have shown initiative regarding new law and regulations regarding financial companies by offering assistance to companies such as ours to adapt to changes in our regulatory environment.’
‘Freyr Snæbjörnsson is very accessible, has vast knowledge and experience and is an authority in certain fields of capital markets regulation (mutual funds, security brokerage, MiFID related issues).’
Key clients
Arion Bank hf.
Islandsbanki
Kaupthing hf.
Goldman Sachs International
Deutsche Bank
Fossar Investment Bank
Alfa Framtak ehf.
Crowberry Capital GP ehf.
Marel hf.
Landsnet hf.
Landsvirkjun
Icelandair
Brim
Novator Partners LLP
Verne Global Data Centres
Origo hf.
New Business Venture Fund
Kerecis hf.
Vordur Insurance
Ministry of Industry and Innovation
Frumtak Ventures ehf.
Eyrir Ventures
DTE ehf.
Morgan Stanley
Laxar eignarhaldsfelag ehf.
Laxar Fiskeldi ehf.
Icelandic State Financial Investments
Nordural Grundartangi ehf.
Archer Norge AS
Sidekick Health AB
Islensk verdbref hf.
Work highlights
- Advised Islandsbanki hf. on its merger discussions with Kvika banki hf.
- Advised Brim hf. on its completion of a €220m syndicated loan facility provided by three leading international banks, servicing both the European and global fisheries sector.
- Representing Icelandic Pension Funds in its debate against the Government of Iceland regarding the Finance Ministers plans to have the Parliament pass a legislation which would allow the bankruptcy of IL-sjodur.
Iceland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
LOGOS fields a team which works within the firm's full-service offering to meet the full range of client needs. The group covers all aspects of commercial and corporate law, and is a popular choice for international clients. Significant cross-border mandates handled by the firm include advising Icelandic biotechnology company Kerecis on the sale of all shares to Danish entity Coloplast for $1.3bn. Benedikt Egill Árnason is a transactional specialist, with experience acting for corporate clients and private equity houses. Árnason co-leads the department alongside Freyr Snæbjörnsson, who is noted for his strength in capital markets, and made partner in January 2023. Also key are Thórólfur Jónsson, who has core strength in M&A and securities regulations, and Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir, who covers financial restructurings, M&A transactions, and corporate finance work.Practice head(s):
Benedikt Egill Árnason; Freyr Snæbjörnsson
Other key lawyers:
Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir; Thórólfur Jónsson; Óttar Pálsson; Fannar Freyr Ívarsson; Helga Melkorka Óttarsdóttir
Testimonials
‘The Logos team is highly efficient in all the legal and commercial fields needed for our company. Their team is diverse enough to cover all aspects of a deal or project. Their unique approach to give access to their expertise in case by case makes them so strong and efficient as a team and individual experts as well.’
‘Their legal diversification has enabled us to tackle every project and case with them, covering commercial issues, tax, transportation, shareholding and employment law.’
‘LOGOS has a unique position in the market due to their broad knowledge and manpower. In a business like ours, the issues that come up every day are very diverse, ranging from simple HR issues to complicated M&A processes. It’s nice to be sure you always have the best possible legal advice during all situations with the same legal partner.’
‘Helga Melkorka Ottarsdóttir – Very reliable and knowledgeable within different legal areas. Furthermore, her personal approach is very calm and trustworthy, making her the ideal legal partner in sensitive interactions. Her reputation is impeccable.’
‘Thórólfur Jónsson is a leading authority for all legal work in the areas of Commercial, Corporate and M&A law. Óttar Pálsson is also firmly a leader in these fields of law, given his vast corporate and banking experience. Many resourceful associates which play an important role in the quality service Logos provides to its clients.’
Key clients
Origo hf.
Eimskip hf.
Marel hf.
Kerecis hf.
Olgerdin Egill Skallagrimsson hf.
Ministry of Industry and Innovation
Arion Bank hf.
Landsvirkjun
Icelandair Group hf.
Barclays
Deutsche Bank
Goldman Sachs International
Kvika Bank
Landsnet
Crowberry Capital
Haugen Gruppen Nordic AS
Brim hf.
Vordur Insurance
Climeworks AG
Frumtak Ventures ehf.
Verne Global
Computershare
Blackrock Inc
Morgan Stanley
Orkla ASA
Storytel Sweden AB
Siminn hf.
Sling Inc.
Archer Norge AS
Sidekick Health AB
Alfa Framtak ehf.
Hintsa Performance Oy
Vex slhf.
1912 ehf.
Qair Energy
Danol ehf.
Laxar eignarhaldsfelag ehf.
Laxar Fiskeldi ehf.
Islandsbanki hf.
Landsbankinn hf.
Foobar Technologies II ApS
Novator Partners LLP
Hampidjan hf.
Icelandic State Financial Investments
Work highlights
- Advised Kerecis hf. and its shareholders on the sale of all shares in Kerecis hf. to Coloplast A/S (a Danish entity listed on the Danish stock exchange) for up to $1.3bn.
- Advised Siminn hf. on the sale of Mila ehf., Iceland’s largest infrastructure, for an enterprise value of ISK78bn to Ardian.
- Advised Arion Bank hf. on the provision of additional funding to a large hotel operator.
Iceland > Dispute resolution Tier 1
LOGOS fields a team with expertise in all forms of litigation, with a strong record before courts of all levels, including the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and the European Court of Human Rights. The group works as part of the firm’s full-service offering to provide comprehensive support, with areas of strength including contentious insolvencies, competition damages claims, construction damages claims, and corporate investigations. Team lead Heiðar Ásberg Atlason is a leading name for bankruptcy law, financial restructurings, and contract law. Other key team members include competition law specialists Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson and Helga Óttarsdóttir
, as well as Supreme Court attorney Ólafur Eiríksson, whose practice covers white-collar crime, tort, and employment law. Practice head(s):
Heiðar Ásberg Atlason
Other key lawyers:
Helga Óttarsdóttir; Ólafur Eiríksson; Hjördís Halldórsdóttir; Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson
Testimonials
‘Sound base, which contributes to a proper level of knowledge.’
Key clients
Morgan Stanley Inc.
Goldman Sachs Inc.
Siminn hf.
HSBC Bank plc.
Marel hf.
Deloitte ehf.
Eimskipafelag Islands hf.
Arion Bank hf.
Icelandair ehf.
Islenskir adalverktakar hf.
Laxar fiskeldi ehf.
Norvik hf.
Securitas hf.
Landsbankinn hf.
66 North Lux SARL
Kvika Bank hf.
Vordur Insurance
MAST (The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority)
IFR – Reykjavik Sports Club for Disabled
Lyf og heilsa ehf.
Árfoss
Jin Shan
Saint Lawrence Aviation Leasing Ltd.
Avolon/CIT Aerospace Int.
RRPF Engine Leasing Ltd.
Gylfaflot 2 ehf.
GF-4 ehf.
Nestak ehf.
Valitor hf.
Estate of Brotafl ehf.
Istak hf.
Origo hf.
The Icelandic Visual Art Copyright Association
Work highlights
- Representing HSBC Milan Branch in a litigation valued at more than $30m relating to the winding-up process of LBI ehf.
- Representing Arion Bank hf., the country’s largest financial institution, in a landmark case concerning variable interests rates in consumer loans.
- Representing the former director of Wow air hf., in a case in which the bankrupt estate of the airline claims damages from its directors, as well as its former parent company.
Iceland > EEA and competition Tier 1
LOGOS fields a large team of highly experienced practitioners, praised by clients for their ‘unique insight into the field of competition law’. The group advises on negotiations with competition authorities, merger control work and state aid issues, while offering further expertise in EU and EEA mandates. Helga Óttarsdóttir co-leads the department alongside Gunnar Sturluson; Óttarsdóttir has significant experience acting for clients before national and international courts and competition authorities, while Sturluson is a key name for contentious mandates. Supreme Court attorney Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson is a seasoned litigator with expertise in competition and European law, and associate Vilhjalmur Herrera Thorisson assists clients with a broad range of regulatory and compliance work. Practice head(s):
Helga Óttarsdóttir; Gunnar Sturluson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have unique insight into the field of competition law and are very well manned.’
‘Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson is the best practising lawyer in Iceland in the field of competition law. He has over the years gained experience by dealing with highly complex cases, delivering good results for his clients. He thinks in other ways than the normal lawyers and can approach cases from different angles, which is very valuable.’
‘Specialisation of team members. Focused result-driven culture.’
‘Top of their field, customer oriented, able and willing to learn about your concerns and challenges.’
Key clients
Siminn hf.
Valitor hf.
Eimskipafelag Islands hf.
Brim hf.
Olgerdin Egill Skallagrimsson hf.
Icelandair ehf.
1912 ehf.
Origo hf.
Storytel Sweden AB
Lyf og heilsa hf.
Rio Tinto á Íslandi hf.
Securitas hf.
Marel hf.
Vex slhf.
Orkla ASA
Arion Bank hf.
Landsbanki hf.
Islandsbanki hf.
Verkis hf.
Danol ehf.
Festi hf.
Hampiðjan hf.
Eik fasteignafélag hf.
Work highlights
- Assisting Siminn hf. in correspondence with the Competition Authority concerning the merger notification in connection with the sale of 100% shareholding in Mila ehf. to Ardian.
- Acted as adviser to global fishing gear company Hampiðjan hf. on the acquisition of Norwegian company Mörenot AS, which is active in 30 jurisdictions worldwide.
- Representing Siminn hf. in its claim for annulment of a Competition Authority fine of ISK500m, imposed for alleged competition law infringements in its broadcasting of the English Premier League in Iceland.
Iceland > Employment Tier 1
LOGOS‘ team acts for a prestige client list of domestic and multinational clients on both contentious and non-contentious mandates. Areas of expertise for the team include employment contracts, restructurings, and work permits, as well as whistleblowing cases, claims of bullying, and other complex employment disputes. Department head Ólafur Eiríksson, who was appointed as a judge in the Icelandic Labour Court in 2022, is described as ‘exceptional’ by clients. Eiríksson supplements his employment practice with coverage of white collar crime, tort and bankruptcy law. Highly experienced senior associate Svanhvít Axelsdóttir is also a name to note.
Practice head(s):
Ólafur Eiríksson
Other key lawyers:
Einar Baldvin Axelsson; Svanhvít Axelsdóttir
Testimonials
‘I have worked with Ólafur Eiríksson on a tricky employment matter, and he has been very good.’
‘Legal knowledge in this field of law is at the highest level.’
‘Ólafur Eiríksson is the best practising lawyer in this field of law in Iceland. Has immense experience, which is very valuable.’
‘Ólafur Eiríksson responds quickly, he explains complicated matters in simple terms and is efficient in all his work.’
‘Logos has a very good knowledge of employment and data privacy.’
‘My lawyer at Logos for employment is Ólafur Eiríksson. He is exceptional. Answers my requests immediately, is calm and gives very good advice. He has attended difficult meetings with upset employees – calms both employees and managers and solves problems for both parties.’
Key clients
Deloitte ehf.
Sidekick Health
Rio Tinto Iceland
IBA – International Bar Association
Oculis SA
So Tech ehf.
World Learning Inc.
Ossur hf.
Verne Global hf.
Kerecis
Siminn hf.
Fossar Investment bank
Olgerðin Egill Skallagrimsson hf.
Ripple Labs Inc.
Kone AS
Crowberry Capital GP ehf.
Technical College of Iceland
Deel Inc.
Bull Hill Capital and Geo Salmo
Hrafnista
Eimskip Island ehf.
CRI ehf.
Pollard Banknote
Confederation of Icelandic Enterprises
Arion Bank hf.
Icelandair hf.
Work highlights
- Advised Deloitte ehf. on various complex employment disputes with previous partners.
- Advising a large and leading provider of crypto solutions for businesses on a multi-jurisdictional employment related matter regarding management termination.
- Acting for large and listed companies in cases regarding bullying and harassment, both outside courts and in active court cases.
Iceland > Maritime and transport Tier 1
LOGOS fields a team with 'exceptional knowledge and experience', which is active across the full spectrum of transport matters. The considerable shipping and maritime expertise of the department is bolstered by coverage of aviation and aircraft finance matters, with the group regularly acting for airlines, aircraft owners and banks. The group is jointly led by Einar Baldvin Axelsson and Erlendur Gíslason; Axelsson is certified as a real estate and vessel broker, and acts as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Icelandic Maritime Law Association, while Gíslason leads on aviation matters, and is a qualified Supreme Court Attorney. Fannar Freyr Ívarsson made partner in January 2023 and specialises in aircraft finance work.
Practice head(s):
Einar Baldvin Axelsson; Erlendur Gíslason
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Exceptional knowledge and experience in legal services on a broad basis.’
‘Einar Baldvin Axelsson is by far the best maritime lawyer in Iceland, has a lot of experience and knowledge of the Icelandic maritime code and has played a big role in designing applicable terms and conditions used in shipping and insurance in Iceland. Great solicitor, well liked and appreciated in the business.’
‘The practice offers a wide range of services covering most requirements needed by our company. The practice has a long and reliable history of practice.’
‘The practice has services and individuals with extensive experience and specialising in maritime and transport law, and we evaluate that the practice is the industry leader in this area in Iceland.’
‘Great knowledge, problem-solving skills and accessibility.’
‘Erlendur Gíslason: Great knowledge, experience, pragmatic, problem-solving skills and accessibility.’
‘Logos is very professional, they always work on all our matters with integrity and provide good advice. They are quick to reply, and we have been very satisfied with their legal expertise.’
Key clients
Eimskip Island ehf.
TVG-Zimsen ehf.
Gara ehf.
Saeferdir ehf.
Vatryggingafelag Islands hf.
Icelandair ehf.
The Icelandic Coast Guard
TM tryggingar hf.
The Shipowners P&I club
The North Standard Club
Air Atlanta Icelandic
Atlantic Tank Storage ehf.
Icelease ehf.
Norlandair ehf.
Arion bank
W.R. Berkley Insurance Nordic
Sjotaekni ehf.
GPG Seafood ehf.
Bjorgun ehf.
Sjova-Almennar tryggingar hf.
Vordur tryggingar hf.
Work highlights
- Defended Eimskip Island ehf. and its liability insurers Sjova in a personal injury case involving Eimskip’s terminal in Reykjavík before the District Court of Reykjavík.
- Advised the Icelandic Coast Guard on the salvage of the fishing vessel “Masilik” and successfully negotiated out of court settlement of a salvage reward under Icelandic law.
- Advised Icelandair ehf., the Icelandic flag carrier, on a series of transactions regarding the introduction of the Boeing 737MAX 8/9 type aircraft into its fleet.
Iceland > Real estate and construction Tier 1
LOGOS advises domestic and international clients on the full range of real estate and public procurement matters, and is a leader in construction law, with a strong track record in advising across diverse jurisdictions and industries. The group offers further expertise in contentious mandates, including litigation and arbitration proceedings. Team lead and Supreme Court attorney Hjördís Halldórsdóttir is a leading name for construction disputes, while Erlendur Gíslason has notable expertise in public procurement matters, with experience advising on major infrastructure projects. Benedikt Egill Árnason covers construction law, in addition to supplementary expertise in M&A and banking and finance mandates. Senior associate Kristófer Jónasson is also a key name to note. Practice head(s):
Hjördís Halldórsdóttir
Other key lawyers:
Benedikt Egill Árnason; Erlendur Gíslason; Kristófer Jónsson
Key clients
Islenskir adalverktakar hf. (IAV)
Nordural Grundartangi ehf.
Rio Tinto Iceland hf.
Jardboranir hf. / Iceland Drilling Ltd.
Icelandair Group hf.
Landsnet hf.
Munck Island ehf.
Istak hf.
Nestak ehf.
Framkvaemdafelagid Arnarhvoll ehf.
Eignarhaldsfelagid Hornsteinn ehf.
B.M. Valla ehf.
Byggingafelagid Bakki ehf. (Bakki Construction)
Bjorgun ehf.
Hlaðbær Colas ehf.
Hraunbyggd ehf.
Sementsverksmidjan ehf.
BS eignir ehf.
Framkvaemdasysla rikisins
Hraunbyggd ehf. and Hjallahraun 4 ehf.
Klasi ehf. / Smárabyggð ehf.
Gylfaflot 2 ehf. and GF-4 ehf.
Qair Energy
Geo salmo ehf.
Dreisam ehf.
Adira ehf.
Rizzani de Eccher Island ehf.
Work highlights
- Advised Framkvaemdafelagid Arnarhvoll ehf. on the construction of commercial and residential real estate on six land plots in the capital region, valued at ISK12bn.
- Advised Nordural Grundartangi ehf., in relation to the construction of a new billet casthouse at the company’s aluminium smelter in Grundartangi, Iceland, valued at $130m.
- Representing IAV in its claim for damages against the accounting firm Ernst & Young ehf. for its alleged negligence in accounting for United Silicon hf., which was taken into bankruptcy proceedings.
Iceland > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1
LOGOS advises on the full range of insolvency matters, and is a leading name in the market for the financial restructuring of businesses and financial institutions, with experience in advising on complex cross-border matters spanning global jurisdictions. The group has diverse sector expertise, and has advised distressed enterprises across the private equity, telecoms and shipping industries, among others. Heiðar Ásberg Atlason leads the department, and covers all areas of bankruptcy law and financial restructuring; he is supported by managing partner Benedikt Egill Árnason, who is experienced in restructurings, and litigator Ólafur Eiríksson. Senior associate Katla Lovísa Gunnarsdóttir is also a key name to note.
Practice head(s):
Heiðar Ásberg Atlason
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very professional attitude. Human touch.’
‘Heiðar Ásberg Atlason has great expertise, deep knowledge of the Icelandic judicial system and a very strong international approach.’
Key clients
Kaupthing ehf.
Siminn hf.
Arion Bank hf.
Origo hf.
Landsbankinn hf.
HSBC plc.
Barclays Bank plc.
1912 ehf.
Frumtak Ventures ehf.
Estate of Brotafl ehf.
Islenskir adalverktakar hf. (“IAV”)
Estate of Aflmot byggingafelag ehf.
Foobar Technologies II ApS
Estate of Kl2020 ehf.
Estate of Fashion ehf.
Mentis Cura AS
Landsnet hf.
Geislasteinn ehf.
Estate of Eins og fætur toga ehf.
Estate of Verktakaþjónusta Reykjavíkur ehf.
Estate of Viðhaldsvinna ehf.
ALMC hf.
Estate of Esju-einingar ehf.
Eyrir Invest hf.
Work highlights
- Supervising the solvent liquidation of Kaupthing ehf. (formerly Kaupthing Bank hf.).
- Representing HSBC Milan Branch in litigation against LBI ehf. in relation to close out of a 1992 ISDA Master Agreement.
- Advised Siminn hf., Iceland’s largest telecoms company that is listed on the Iceland Nasdaq, in respect to its restructuring.
Iceland > Tax Tier 1
LOGOS‘ ‘reliable, smart and fast thinking‘ team is a leading name in the market for tax disputes, with a strong track record in litigation before the relevant authorities, and at all levels of the Icelandic courts. The group additionally handles a broad range of non-contentious tax matters, including handling due diligence work relating to M&A transactions, as well as advising on financial restructurings and investments. Bjarnfreður Ólafsson is described by clients as ‘arguably Iceland’s best tax lawyer’, and is a prominent expert in VAT matters. Ólafsson co-leads the department with Jón Elvar Guðmundsson, a highly active thought leader with significant experience in tax disputes.Practice head(s):
Bjarnfreður Ólafsson; Jón Elvar Guðmundsson
Testimonials
‘We mainly work with Bjarnfreður Ólafsson, who is a great lawyer and very easy to deal with.’
‘Very reliable, smart and fast thinking and updated on what’s going on. ’
‘Honest. Calm. True to themselves. Smart.’
‘Jón Elvar Guðmundsson has strong fundamental knowledge and integrity, and the ability to clarify complex issues in an understandable fashion.’
‘It’s a very slick operation from the top down. Hard to fault in terms of how this firm operates, which is altogether extremely reassuring. You get what you pay for!’
‘We are lucky to have worked with arguably Iceland’s best tax lawyer. Committed, tenacious and brilliant. In our case, Bjarnfreður Ólafsson saw things as they were from the start and the course of action never really wavered.’
Key clients
Kvika Bank hf.
CCP ehf.
Foodco ehf.
AEX Gold
Adira ehf.
Deutsche Bank
Elkem Iceland ehf.
Rio Tinto Iceland hf.
Nordural ehf. (Century Aluminium)
Sling ehf.
ALMC hf.
Sigur Ros (alternative band)
115 Security
Summa Asset Management
Adomat & Heidenblut M1 ehf.
Frigus Family Office
Work highlights
- Advised shareholders on the sale of Kerecis hf. to Coloplast AS.
- Acted in the final trial in the Sigur ros court cases resulting in the High Court dismissing the indictment from the courts.
Iceland > TMT and IP Tier 1
LOGOS handles all forms of contracts and transactions in the IT and IP sectors, and is noted for its strength in contentious matters, with a strong track record in IP disputes at all levels. The group covers a diverse range of IT matters, including handling data transfer agreements, privacy policies, and data mapping agreements, in addition to work involving developing technologies such as AI. Team lead Hjördís Halldórsdóttir is praised by clients for her ‘excellent judgement‘, and is a leading name for IT, IP and data protection matters. Other key team members include Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir, an expert in information privacy issues, and Árni Vilhjálmsson, who is a key contact for patent law. Senior associate Ýr Sigurðardóttir is also a key name to note. Practice head(s):
Hjördís Halldórsdóttir
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘LOGOS is the go-to firm in Iceland when it comes to TMT and IP related services.’
‘Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir is a true expert in her field of law, with deep understanding of the data privacy and protection practice. With her strong social ability and professional approach, she is always well-prepared to meet the client’s needs.’
‘The data protection team at LOGOS is of the highest standard in Iceland. They are up-to-date on recent developments and provide excellent counsel.’
‘Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir is an excellent and reliable attorney, who has great insight into the tech sector, and always responds swiftly.’
‘Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir is truly an exceptional litigator in Iceland. Her strong insight in IT and privacy law is consistently brilliant.’
‘Great availability and insight into the field of practice.’
‘The breadth of experience and level of expertise (including cross-border expertise) the firm has to offer is outstanding.’
‘I have worked extensively with Hjördís Halldórsdóttir on difficult matters. She is extremely responsive, a clear communicator, pays attention to detail and has shown excellent judgment on non-legal issues also.’
Key clients
Sidekick Health ehf.
Sjova Almennar tryggingar hf.
Siminn hf.
Arion Bank hf.
Marel hf.
The Icelandic Visual Art Copyright Association
Origo hf.
CCP hf.
LSR – the Pension Fund for the Icelandic State Employees
Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
Thjodleikhusid (The National Theatre of Iceland)
Landsnet hf.
Sigur Ros
CreditInfo Lánstraust hf.
Northern Lights ehf.
Timatal ehf.
Verne Holdings ehf.
The Icelandic Broadcasting Service
Sensa hf.
Work highlights
- Advised Siminn hf., Iceland’s largest telecoms company and listed on Nasdaq Iceland, in connection with its sale of a 100% shareholding in Mila ehf. to investment house Ardian.
- Represented the Icelandic Visual Art Copyright Association in arbitration proceedings between all members of IHM, a joint copyright organisation for authors, performers and producers.
- Represented Northern Lights ehf. in a trade mark violation case against Grotta Northern Lights (Nordico ehf.).
LOGOS > Firm Profile
The firm: Established in 1907, LOGOS is one of the premier law firms in Iceland and is highly regarded for its international presence. The firm, which specialises in corporate and commercial law, advises both the international business community and domestic clients requiring international legal assistance. The LOGOS London office makes LOGOS uniquely placed as an adviser to both Icelandic businesses in their international relationships and to foreign businesses with interests in the Icelandic market.
Consistently highly praised by its many loyal and longstanding clients, the firm attracts Iceland’s finest legal talent and maintains its competitive edge with continuous investment in training and development throughout every lawyer’s career.
Areas of practice
International work: LOGOS has an outstanding track record in helping clients taking advantage of ever-changing opportunities in a range of industries in Iceland. The firm has also advised its longest-standing clients in relation to M&A as well as their more routine business transactions, outside Iceland.
Banking and finance: LOGOS is highly regarded for its performance in the banking and finance arena. The firm acts for a mix of domestic and international financial institutions as well as for corporate borrowers, providing high-quality advice on domestic and cross-border financing and securitisation, as well as regulatory advice.
Corporate finance and capital markets: with unrivalled experience in this field, LOGOS lawyers have advised a broad range of investors, including investment funds, pension funds and international investors. The firm advises on financing options, securities trading, loan agreements, banking and stock exchange matters, and has been involved in most of the biggest stock market listings and public M&A deals in Iceland to date.
M&A and corporate law: LOGOS provides legal advice and assistance on all aspects of purchasing and selling companies and businesses, often with a cross-border element. The firm advises on both public and private mergers and acquisitions and advises buyers, sellers and lenders.
Competition: a strong and highly regarded team advises on antitrust issues, including merger activity, an area of particular scrutiny in a small economy like Iceland. LOGOS has also been working on many cases in a related field, namely private enforcement relating to competition cases.
Employment and benefits: LOGOS provides practical employment and pensions law advice and support to corporates and employers, for example in creating syndicate agreements and employment contracts, and by representing clients in disputes with employees and other organisations.
Energy: with vast reserves of geothermal and hydropower energy, Iceland has attracted considerable inward investment and LOGOS has worked for most of the international corporations or financial institutions supporting these projects.
Financial restructuring: LOGOS has successfully advised a diverse range of clients on various restructuring projects, including creditors of Icelandic banks, private equity houses and other firms.
Insurance and tort: a specialised tort and insurance law team at LOGOS offers legal advice, representation and interest protection to its insurance company clients.
IP/IT and telecommunications: the field of intellectual property, information technology and telecommunications is one of LOGOS’ main strengths, and the same applies to data protection.
Litigation and arbitration: LOGOS undertakes all forms of dispute resolution, including complex multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration.
Maritime and transport: in the field of maritime law, LOGOS advises on matters relating to contracts of carriage, bills of lading, charter parties, freight forwarding, shipbuilding contracts, personal injury, cargo claims and cargo and hull insurance.
Property and real estate: LOGOS regularly acts on acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios, as well as dealing with construction issues arising from new-build projects.
Tax: the LOGOS tax team has unparalleled experience in the market and works on a wide range of matters for investors.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and finance | Ottar Palsson | ottar@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Banking and finance | Thorolfur Jonsson | thorolfur@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Capital markets | Benedikt Egill Arnason | benediktegill@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Capital markets | Gudbjorg Helga Hjartardottir | gudbjorg@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Competition | Gunnar Sturluson | gunnar@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Competition | Helga Ottarsdottir | helga@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Construction | Erlendur Gislason | erlendur@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Construction | Hjordis Halldorsdottir | hjordis@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Contracts | Aslaug Bjorgvinsdottir | aslaug@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Contracts | Gunnar Sturluson | gunnar@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Corporate finance | Gudbjorg Helga Hjartardottir | gudbjorg@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Corporate finance | Freyr Snaebjornsson | freyr@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Energy | Benedikt Egill Arnason | benediktegill@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Energy | Helga Ottarsdottir | helga@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Insolvency | Olafur Arinbjorn Sigurdsson | olafurarinbjorn@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Insolvency | Heidar Asberg Atlason | heidar@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Insurance | Einar Baldvin Axelsson | einarbaldvin@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Insurance | Olafur Eiriksson | oe@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| IP/IT | Hjordis Halldorsdottir | hjordis@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| IP/IT | Aslaug Bjorgvinsdottir | aslaug@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Labour | Olafur Eiriksson | oe@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Litigation (civil) | Heidar Asberg Atlason | heidar@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Litigation (civil) | Olafur Eiriksson | oe@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| M&A | Benedikt Egill Arnason | benediktegill@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| M&A | Thorolfur Jonsson | thorolfur@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Litigation (criminal) | Helga Ottarsdottir | helga@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Litigation (criminal) | Ottar Palsson | ottar@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Restructuring | Bjarnfredur Olafsson | bjarnfredur@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Restructuring | Olafur Arinbjorn Sigurdsson | olafurarinbjorn@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Transport | Einar Baldvin Axelsson | einarbaldvin@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Transport | Erlendur Gislason | erlendur@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Tax | Jon Elvar Gudmundsson | jonelvar@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
| Tax | Bjarnfredur Olafsson | bjarnfredur@logos.is | +354 540 0300 |
Meet The Team(s)
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Number of partners : 20 Number of other lawyers : 36Languages
Icelandic English Danish French German Italian Spanish Norwegian SwedishMemberships
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Contacts : Benedikt Egill Arnason, Managing Partner (benediktegill@logos.is) Contacts : Hlynur Ólafsson, Head of London Office (hlynur.olafsson@logoslegalservices.com) Other offices : London (logos@logoslegalservices.com)Diversity/Community
When it comes to human resources LOGOS appreciates diversity. The firm boasts of a diverse group of a strong, hard working and interesting employees who are determined and ambitious in their work. Our goal is to create a working environment where everyone has the chance to grow and prosper in their work and where there is space for different personalities.
LOGOS puts emphasis on continuing professional development and encourages employees to increase their knowledge and skills by attending courses, seminars and conferences. Employees are also diligent in sharing information, knowledge and experience within the firm.
LOGOS is a family friendly workplace. The aim of a family friendly workplace is to minimise the negative effects of pressure from work and increase flexibility, which makes the employees more capable of handling the demands of both work and family.
Spotlights
ICELAND
LOGOS is the largest law firm in Iceland. It advises numerous domestic and foreign companies on all aspects of corporate law, from the establishment of a company to its dissolution.
As a full-service premier law firm, with a dedicated team of employees working together to provide quality services for our clients and over 50 attorneys covering a broad range of practice areas, we can put together the team that best matches our clients’ needs in any situation. The competitive edge of the firm is the result of the systematic recruitment of Iceland’s finest legal talent and continued investment in training and development. LOGOS’ success is rooted in passionate commitment to our clients, as well as providing high-quality legal advice and services.
LOGOS has an outstanding track record in assisting clients in utilizing the ever-changing opportunities in a range of industries.
The firm has long standing experience in international corporate work, finance and M&A, aviation, shipping and regulatory matters such as competition law and tax, and both domestic tax and international tax restructuring. Through our 100-year history, we have built up international experience and work with leading law firms all over the world.
The experience and stability that we have gained over the years has allowed us to rapidly adapt to today’s business environment and will serve as a solid foundation to confront the challenges ahead.