The Legal 500

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

The four-partner team at Landslog Law Offices has moved to centre stage as a critical source of advice following the financial meltdown. Partner Johannes Karl Sveinsson was recruited by the Icelandic Financial Services Authority into a key role as special adviser on the restructuring of the banking and financial system. Partner Viðar Lúðvíksson has advised creditors of the ‘old’ banks in Iceland and provided advice on new laws, while Vilhjalmur Vilhjalmsson was appointed to the Board of Directors of New Glitner Bank, spun out of the old Glitner post-nationalisation. The team also represents The Savings Bank of Keflavik, a local savings bank.

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

Landslog Law Offices boasts a highly qualified team, with Johannes Karl Sveinsson standing out as a leading lawyer. The practice recently advised pharmaceutical group MSD (Europe) on the acquisition of a local drug distribution company.

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

Landslog Law Offices is described as ‘strong in torts and litigation’. The practice has experience managing complex cases, with partner Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson widely recognised as a leading litigator.

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

Landslog Law Offices is described as ‘strong in competition’, with recent experience advising three leading oil companies in a landmark case against the Icelandic Competition Authority, that alleged anti-competitive collusion.

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

Landslog Law Offices’ maritime law expertise includes managing partner Garðar Garðarsson, a domestic expert on fisheries law, who regularly advises and sits on the boards of a number of Icelandic fisheries companies.

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

Landslog Law Offices’ client list includes the oldest and biggest domestic construction firm in Iceland, Iceland Prime Contractor (ÍAV).

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

Landslog Law Offices has played a central role in the restructuring of Iceland’s banking system, after partner Johannes Karl Sveinsson was appointed as special adviser to the Icelandic Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) during the crisis. The team advised clients and international law firms on all aspects of the nation’s newly minted Emergency Act and the moratorium procedure of Iceland’s banks, as well as advising some of the many foreign creditors of these crisis-hit institutions.