At LOGOS, the maritime and transport team retains its position in the Icelandic market, with recent work including fishing vessel damages claims, cargo liability claims, cross-border leasing of aircrafts, and the purchase of a motor vessel. The head of the maritime and transport practice, Einar Baldvin Axelsson, is a Supreme Court attorney and, in addition to his maritime and transport expertise, specialises in tort, insurance, and litigation work. As head of the aviation practice, Erlendur Gíslason provides additional support and is also a Supreme Court attorney.
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- ‘The team is very unique and has great experience and knowledge in the field. We have now experienced many different cases where the team helped us a great deal and only this year two new cases have proved to be very successfully handled for us.’
- ‘Outstanding knowledge of our business.’
- ‘I have been very impressed with LOGOS. They are consistently professional, responsive and reliable. Their team provides clear, practical and well-thought-out advice, often anticipating challenges and presenting effective solutions.'
- 'Beyond legal expertise, they bring a consultative approach that adds real value to our business. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for strong legal support and excellent client service.’
- ‘Einar Baldvin Axelsson is excellent when it comes to shipping law and solving the wide range of issues we bring to him. He is resourceful, pragmatic and always manages to find the right solution quickly. His ability to understand our business needs and provide clear guidance makes him an invaluable advisor.’
Key clients
- Air Atlanta Icelandic
- A.P. Möller – Maersk
- Arion bank hf.
- Atlantic Tank Storage ehf.
- Bjorgun ehf.
- Eimskip Island ehf.
- Gara ehf.
- GPG Seafood ehf.
- Huginn ehf.
- Icelandair ehf.
- The Icelandic Coast Guard
- Icelease ehf.
Work highlights
Advised Huginn ehf. and Vinnslustodin hf. (VSV) and their insurers VIS and The Shipowners Club on claims for damage to water pipe and cable to the Westman Islands caused by a vessel's anchor.
Advised Iraco ehf. on a cargo claim against the carrier Samskip.
Advising Icelandair on the leasing of two Airbus A321 aircraft from a major international aircraft leasing company.
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Practice head
Einar Baldvin Axelsson; Erlendur Gíslason