Mr Johannes Karl Sveinsson > Landslog – Law Offices > Reykjavik, Iceland > Lawyer Profile

Recognised for being ‘professional, experienced, and highly qualified’, Landslog – Law Offices stands out in litigation across diverse legal fields. The practice is jointly led by seasoned litigators Grímur Sigurðsson, Áslaug Árnadóttir, and Viðar Lúðvíksson, who bring extensive expertise in dispute resolution across the banking, real estate, insurance and construction sectors, and more. Lúðvíksson has been praised by clients as ‘one of the best lawyers you will find’, while Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson, who is a highly respected litigation expert, has been advising the Government of Iceland for over a decade. Jón Gunnar Ásbjörnsson is praised as ‘a top lawyer and litigator’.

Landslog – Law Offices specialises in complex construction and development projects in Iceland, including dams, power plants, heavy industrial facilities, conference and concert halls, sports arenas, and other large-scale projects. The practice is co-led by Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson, who is an expert in public procurement and construction-related litigation, and recently represented the municipality of Kópavogur in a high-profile arbitration case. Fellow co-head Jóhannes Bjarni Björnsson assists clients with a wide range of issues, including advising the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration on significant traffic infrastructure projects.

Landslog – Law Offices specialises in bankruptcy and financial restructuring work, offering comprehensive legal services in these areas. The firm’s attorneys have extensive experience representing bankrupt companies and winding-up estates in court, advising creditors, and assisting company executives with various financial restructuring matters. The department is led by Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson, Jóhannes Bjarni Björnsson, and Viðar Lúðvíksson, who have a wealth of expertise in banking and financial law, insurance issues, and the associated negotiations and litigation.