Firm Profile > LOGOS > Reykjavik, Iceland

Dispute resolution Tier 1

LOGOS' 'highly ambitious and tactical' team is regularly involved in major claims for damages in the banking sector, often acting as defence counsel. The group is also active in competition law mandates including cartel allegations and breach of competition law investigations across the telecoms, retail, shipping and payment services sectors. Helga Óttarsdóttir stands out for her expertise in competition law matters, acting before the authorities and Icelandic courts; she is regularly assisted by Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson. In a recent highlight, the group represented Byko in its appeal against a major fine imposed by the Competition Authority relating to alleged cartel activity. Ólafur Eiríksson has considerable expertise in white-collar crime and bankruptcy law.

EEA and competition Tier 1

LOGOS' practice acts for major corporations in the shipping, telecoms and pharmaceuticals sectors in competition law claims for substantial damages, and also handles merger notifications and major investigations carried out by the Competition Authority including dawn raids. Practice head Helga Melkorka Óttarsdóttir is a qualified Supreme Court attorney with in-house experience at the EFTA Surveillance Authority; she recently defended Norvik and Byko against a major claim relating to alleged cartel activity. Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson is also a key name for competition claims. Gunnar Sturluson's expertise includes advising clients facing investigations by the ICA and working with regulators.

Maritime and transport Tier 1

LOGOS advises major clients in the shipping, aviation and transport sectors on a range of contentious and non-contentious mandates including acting in salvage claims and loss of cargo claims, and handling financing, acquisition and leasing transactions in the aviation sector. The group also has expertise in service agreements and assists with shipbuilding contracts and carriage contracts. Einar Baldvin Axelsson is the firm's leading shipping expert, while Erlendur Gíslason is the name to note for aviation work.

Real estate and construction Tier 1

LOGOS advises construction companies on a diverse range of major projects including the development of residential and commercial housing units and building plans for factories. The group is also active in litigation and handles disputes with contractors, court cases between private companies and municipalities over land, and litigation arising from project delays. Benedikt Egill Árnason frequently advises developers on large-scale housing projects; he recently acted for Hraunbyggd on its development of 2,300 apartments in the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður. Erlendur Gíslason has notable strength advising on construction projects, ranging from the development of factories to university facilities, while team leader Hjördís Halldórsdóttir primarily assists real estate companies with contractual agreements.

Restructuring and insolvency Tier 1

With offices in Reykjavik and London, LOGOS handles a broad spectrum of work covering multiple jurisdictions including overseeing the liquidation of insolvent companies, advising on the purchase of shares in bankrupt estates and handling major refinancing mandates. Practice head Heiðar Ásberg Atlason, whose clients include large international banks and financial institutions, recently represented Baugur Group in bankruptcy proceedings.

TMT and IP Tier 1

With strength in commercial and contentious IP mandates, LOGOS also frequently advises clients on the data protection aspects of business operations (including GDPR compliance work), franchising agreements and disputes regarding trade mark and copyright infringements. In a recent mandate, team co-head Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir, who is a specialist in European data protection issues, worked with Guðmundur Oddsson assisting CCP with the sale of its entire shareholding to Pearl Abyss, representing the largest IT and IP exit in Iceland's history. Fellow co-head Hjördís Halldórsdóttir has considerable expertise in information technology and copyright law, which she leverages to advise major companies, banks and municipalities.

Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 2

With offices in Reykjavik and London, LOGOS' 'impressive team of lawyers' stands out for its strength assisting international and domestic banks and companies with cross-border IPOs, secondary listings and private placements. The group additionally handles divestment and funding mandates in Iceland for corporates and investment companies. In a significant recent instruction, practice head Thórólfur Jónsson advised Arion Bank on its issuance of shares on Nasdaq Iceland and Nasdaq Stockholm, representing one of the largest share offerings ever recorded in Iceland. Group co-head Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir is also a key name to note.

Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

With particular expertise in the IT, energy, aviation and banking sectors, the corporate group at LOGOS predominantly handles the sale and acquisition of company shareholdings for domestic clients. Practice head Guðmundur Oddsson recently acted for CCP Games on its sale of Pearl Abyss for $450m, and Thórólfur Jónsson advised Arion Bank on its successful €395m share offering on Nasdaq Iceland and Nasdaq Stockholm. Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir predominantly advises clients on financial restructurings, corporate finance work and M&A.

Employment Tier 2

The team at  LOGOS handles contentious and non-contentious employment matters including injunction claims against ex-employees relating to non-compete restrictions, employment agreements, collective agreements, management strategies and issues arising from strike actions. Practice head Ólafur Eiríksson specialises in white-collar crime, tort law, bankruptcy work and general employment law.

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.