The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Landslog Law Offices is a second tier firm,

Landslog Law Offices’ practice was strengthened and broadened by its merger in July 2010 with LM Attorneys. Islandsbanki, NBI and Arion Bank are all clients, and the firm also handles all legal affairs for SP Kef Savings Bank (Iceland). Johannes Sveinsson and Vidar Ludviksson are key names in this area.

Within Corporate and M&A, Landslog Law Offices is a second tier firm,

As well as acting for many of the country’s largest pension funds, Landslog Law Offices has also handled the majority of contracts for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Other clients include IPC, SP Kef Savings Bank and Icelandic conglomerate Norvik Group. Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson is particularly well known for his work in construction, public procurement and finance matters.

Within Dispute resolution, Landslog Law Offices is a first tier firm,

Landslog Law Offices has a history of handling groundbreaking cases. Johannes Sveinsson successfully represented an insurance company in a claim against the Icelandic state, recovering damages of around $2m, one of the largest awards of its kind in Iceland. Vilhjálmur H Vilhjálmsson is also highly recommended.

Within EEA and competition, Landslog Law Offices is a second tier firm,

The ‘very good’ team at Landslog Law Offices is working with the Icelandic Financial Services Association on a groundbreaking agreement between the banks designed to help those adversely affected by the bank collapse. Jóna Björk Helgadóttir, previously a senior lawyer at The Icelandic Competition Authority, is ‘very sharp’.

Within Maritime and transport, Landslog Law Offices is a second tier firm,

Gardar Gardarsson of Landslog Law Offices is praised for his expertise in this area and is well known as an adviser to Eimskip. Vilhjalmur H Vilhjalmsson is also considered an expert in the field of maritime law.

Within Projects and PFI , Landslog Law Offices is a second tier firm,

Past work for Landslog Law Offices includes acting for Portus Group on its successful bid for the ISK12.5bn East Harbour Project, comprising a concert hall and conference centre. The firm also advised Portus on the financing aspects of the project.

Within Restructuring and insolvency, Landslog Law Offices is a first tier firm,

Landslog Law Offices was appointed as Composition Agent for Eimskip and for Sparisjodur Myrasysla Savings Bank. The firm has also recently provided bankruptcy-related advice to several foreign companies and law firms, such as Apple Inc and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.