EU/EEA
Team Services
The Icelandic legislative and regulatory environment has been increasingly integrated with EU law through the EEA-agreement ever since it entered into force in 1994. This is leading to ever more complex issues as EU law influences the business sector in different ways. Resolving these issues requires expertise both in substantive European law and the dynamics between the EU/EEA framework and the Icelandic legal system.
We have experts in different aspects of EU/EEA law, such as the four freedoms, competition, state aid and public procurement. Our experts have studied European law in some of the best universities in Europe, worked at the institutions of the EU and EFTA and practised EU law extensively.
LOGOS has assisted both domestic and international parties in litigation before the EFTA Surveillance Authority, the European Commission, the EFTA Court and the European Court of Justice.
As an example, our work in this practice area includes:
- Litigation before the EU/EEA courts
- Litigation before the courts of Iceland
- Advice on the conformity of legislation with EU/EEA law
- Drafting agreements with regard to EU/EEA state aid rules
- Advice on EU/EEA merger filing
- Advice on EU/EEA competition law
- Public procurement advice and litigation
- Representing clients in proceedings before the EFTA Surveillance Authority
Client testimonials
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘What makes this team unique is the broad experience and in-depth knowledge, along with the capabilities to take on large assignments. LOGOS also has strong international contacts. Gunnar Sturluson is a leading figure in this field along with Helga Óttarsdóttir.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘The Logos team always seems to be ready to provide great advice in any fields necessary for our business. They have a wide range of expertise and are quick to adapt to new fields.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023
‘Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson has been providing high-quality legal services for many years and is always quick to reply and spot on regarding the needs for us as the client.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023
‘Helga Óttarsdóttir has deep knowledge of this area both in Iceland and Europe. Her capability also lies in simplifying and putting forward the most important issues of every situation, regardless of how complicated it seems.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023
‘Our main contact, Gunnar Sturluson acts as our counsel in legal issues. He is extremely trustworthy, quick to answer any question and focuses on our interests as clients.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘I have worked with many law firms in Iceland and Helga Óttarsdóttir is one of the best lawyers to work with. She’s easy to communicate with and very professional. She is an expert in EEA and competition law matters, and I trust her advice.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson has been the steady rock in handling our legal affairs and his wide range of expertise has been very useful in our business for the last few years. He always seems to be able to provide quick feedback and trustworthy advice.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘Experienced team with practical and hands-on approach. Solution driven.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘Gunnar Sturluson has put real effort into knowing what our business is about and has put forward good, reliable information to help us when dealing with authorities, suppliers and customers.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘LOGOS has a very broad level of service, which is of great importance for a company like ours. Their services are very professional, flexible and response times are low.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2022
‘Helga Óttarsdóttir is highly professional, thorough, knowledgeable and committed towards her customers.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023
‘Strong team with wide range of service field where Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson leads the way.’
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023
‘LOGOS have supported us in several EEA and competition issues, they are always the most knowledgeable in this field and it gives positive leverage to have them on your side when dealing with governmental institutions and official teams as they have an impeccable reputation when it comes to those matters.’