LOGOS provides legal services to clients in the maritime and transport sector, advising local and foreign companies on matters related to contracts of carriage by sea and road, bills of landing, cargo claims, limitations of liability, mortgage registrations, and personal injury issues. The practice is co-led by Einar Baldvin Axelsson, who is described as ‘the best maritime lawyer in Iceland’ and advises shipping and insurance companies on a wide range of maritime and transportation law-related issues. He is supported by ’experienced leader in aviation legal matters’ Erlendur Gíslason, who specialises in aviation and aircraft finance work while also providing counsel on construction law and debt settlements.
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‘Excellent knowledge and experience in the field, outstanding work and network.'
'Erlendur Gíslason is accessible and experienced leader in aviation legal matters in Iceland. Has vast knowledge of international aircraft treading, leasing, financing and transactions.'
‘LOGOS has lawyers with broad range of knowledge and experience, providing very professional approach.'
‘Einar Baldvin Axelsson is by far the best maritime lawyer in Iceland, his knowledge and experience has been a very valuable asset for us through decades.'
Key clients
- A.P. Möller – Maersk
- Arion Bank
- Eimskip
- Icelandair
Work highlights
Advised Huginn ehf. and Vinnslustodin hf. (VSV), owners of the fishing vessel “Huginn”, and their insurers VIS and The Shipowners Club on claims for damage to water pipe and cable to the Westman Islands caused by the vessel's anchor, with the main issue being whether the clients can limit their liability under the Icelandic Maritime Act and LLMC Convention (1996 Protocol).
Advised the Icelandic Coast Guard on the salvage of the cargo vessel “Wilson Skaw” and negotiations of a salvage reward and/or special compensation for preventing damage to the environment under the Icelandic Maritime Act.
Advised Icelandair ehf., the Icelandic flag carrier, in a series of transactions in the introduction of the Boeing 737MAX 8/9 type aircraft into its fleet as well as the introduction of Airbus A321 type aircraft.
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Practice head
Einar Baldvin Axelsson; Erlendur Gíslason