What we say about the firm's legal practice in Iceland
Banking and finance
Within Banking and finance, Landslog Law Offices is a second tier firm,
Landslog Law Offices’ contentious practice has been representing several major banks pursuing restructuring-related claims, including Glitnir Bank in its dispute with Exista regarding set-off claims and derivatives-related issues. Vidar Ludviksson is recommended.
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A, Landslog Law Offices is a second tier firm,
Landslog Law Offices provides corporate advice to some of the country’s largest pension funds, including the Government Employee Pension Fund, Gildi Pension Fund and the Pension Fund of Commerce. Other clients include IPC, one of Iceland’s largest construction companies, and the Norvik Group.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, Landslog Law Offices is a first tier firm,
Landslog Law Offices’ superb dispute resolution practice represented HS Orka in arbitration with a US-owned aluminium producer regarding the validity of a power purchase contract. Highly regarded partner Johannes Karl Sveinsson has also been instructed by the Icelandic government to represent it in several disputes connected to the banking crisis.
EEA and competition
Within EEA and competition, Landslog Law Offices is a first tier firm,
Landslog Law Offices advised the Icelandic government on state aid issues arising from the restructuring of Iceland’s banks. Johannes Karl Sveinsson, who is the chairman of an appeals committee for all competition matters in Iceland, and Jona Bjork Helgadottir are highly recommended.
Maritime and transport
Within Maritime and transport, Landslog Law Offices is a second tier firm,
Vilhjalmur Vilhjalmsson and Hlynur Halldorsson are the main contacts for maritime law at Landslog Law Offices. Halldorsson previously worked in-house at Eimskip, Iceland’s largest liner company.
Projects and PFI
Within Projects and PFI, Landslog Law Offices is a second tier firm,
Landslog Law Offices has a good record in construction law, and it represents two of Iceland’s largest companies, IPC and ÞG Verktakar. Johannes Karl Sveinsson is highly experienced.
Restructuring and insolvency
Within Restructuring and insolvency, Landslog Law Offices is a first tier firm,
Restructuring and insolvency work has long been a core focus for Landslog Law Offices, and it has been advising Central Bank of Iceland’s holding company on issues relating to the collapse of Iceland’s three main banks. For non-banking matters, it is advising the receivers of Sigurplast, a major plastic and packaging manufacturer, as well as receivers for the estate of the former deputy CEO and CFO of Baugur Group. Grimur Sigurdsson has an excellent reputation.