With a strong client base including major Icelandic fishing companies, the maritime and transport team at Juris handles a variety of work, such as debt refinancing, vessel sharing agreements, and insurance claims. Simon Knight focuses on financing and corporate projects within the sector, having advised on the purchase and leasing of vessels, and with recent work focusing on infrastructure for electric land vehicles.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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- ‘The experts at Juris were very quick to get involved in our project, analyze it, and work on a summary of possible outcomes and solutions. They handled communication exceptionally well, showed consideration and respect. They handled communication well with the other party and handled difficult situations regarding communication and complex disputes exceptionally well. We never experienced hesitation or doubts, but they got down to business and handled it with exceptional professionalism, despite very demanding obstacles. We have experience with various law firms, but Juris stands out in terms of professionalism, speed, and resourcefulness in solutions.’
- ‘We appreciate Juris’s maritime and transport practice for its deep-rooted knowledge of Icelandic and international maritime law and close relationships with key industry players. The team blends technical precision with a practical understanding of the sector, allowing them to anticipate regulatory challenges and deliver commercially focused solutions.’
Key clients
- Ísfélag hf.
- Lýsi hf.
- Eimskip Ísland hf.
- Huginn ehf.
- Eyvi AS
- Eksportfinansiering Norge
- Akraborg ehf.
Work highlights
Advised Ísfélag hf. on its $228mn refinancing from a syndicate of international and Icelandic banks.
Represented Huginn in a case regarding the legality of distribution of mackerel fishing quotas.
Advised Ísfélag hf. on its investment in Kaldvik through Austur Holding.
Other key lawyers
Simon Knight