Led by Lilja Jónasdóttir, the maritime and transport team at Lex Law Offices brings strong experience and recognised presence in the Icelandic market. Its clients include major shipping companies, and the team provides advice on refinancing, damages claims, and wage disputes. Alongside Lilja, the team is bolstered by Eyvindur Sólnes, who brings particular skills in the fishing industry and consistently advises on contracts and negotiations, both domestic and international. Providing additional support, Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir brings further maritime and shipping experience, whilst Guðrun Solveig Sigridardottir helps on a variety of matters. Finnur Magnússon, Þórarinn Þorgeirsson, and Sigurbjörn Magnússon joined the firm in February 2026.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Educated and knowledgeable people.’
- ‘Comprehensive law and especially maritime law knowledge.’
Key clients
- Samskip hf.
- Samherji hf.
- TT Club
- The Association of Shipmasters
- Skuld P&I Club
- Slysavarnarfélagið Landsbjörg (ICE-SAR)
- Neos S.p.A.
- Cargow Thorship / Tor Cargo
Work highlights
Acted as legal counsel to Samherji hf. on the financing of the first and second phase of the Salmon Garden.
Represented and assisted Skuld P&I Club on negotiations with the Icelandic Coast Guard regarding the payment of salvage wages for the salvage of the vessel Wilson Skaw.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Finnur Magnússon
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Þórarinn Þorgeirsson
Practice head
Lilja Jónasdóttir
Other key lawyers
Eyvindur Sólnes; Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir; Guðrún Sólveig Sigríðardóttir; Finnur Magnússon; Þórarinn Þorgeirsson; Sigurbjörn Magnússon