Led by a trio of practice heads, the banking, finance, and capital markets team at Landslog – Law Offices regularly advises on high-value loans and debt restructurings. Co-head Viðar Lúðvíksson recently advised on the long-term financing of a data centre. Jóhannes Bjarni Björnsson and Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson, both co-heads, are also active in the team, with Björnsson providing general support and Sveinsson advising Icelandic government entities on the restructuring of debt and issuing new financial instruments. Another key member of note is Grímur Sigurðsson.
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- ‘The Landslog team is very capable in all aspects of banking, finance and capital markets services. What I feel differentiates Landslog from other practices is the very "human" interactions, which can be the difference maker in tough scenarios.’
- ‘Viðar Lúðvíksson is a great lawyer, always a pleasure to work with him and his team.’
Key clients
- Arion Bank
- Isavia
- Hagar hf.
- Syn hf./ Vodafone Iceland
- Central Bank of Iceland
- Islandsbanki
- Arctic Fish
- The Icelandic Housing and Construction Fund
- Alma
Work highlights
Advised Arion bank hf. and Infranity in relation to long-term financing to Borealis Data Center.
Advised the Nordic Investment Bank in relation to a $32.2mn loan to Heimar and $29mn to Ljosleidarinn ehf.
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Practice head
Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson; Jóhannes Bjarni Björnsson; Viðar Lúðvíksson
Other key lawyers
Grímur Sigurðsson