LOGOS · Iceland

À propos

The firm: Established in 1907, LOGOS is one of the premier law firms in Iceland and is highly regarded for its international presence. The firm, which specializes in corporate and commercial law, advises both the international business community and domestic clients requiring international legal assistance. Consistently highly praised by its many loyal and longstanding clients, the firm attracts Iceland’s finest legal talent and maintains its competitive edge with continuous investment in training and development throughout every lawyer’s career. ### Areas of practice International work: LOGOS has an outstanding track record in helping clients taking advantage of ever-changing opportunities in a range of industries in Iceland. The firm has also advised its longest-standing clients in relation to M&A as well as their more routine business transactions, outside Iceland. Banking and finance: LOGOS is highly regarded for its performance in the banking and finance arena. The firm acts for a mix of domestic and international financial institutions as well as for corporate borrowers, providing high-quality advice on domestic and cross-border financing and securitisation, as well as regulatory advice. Corporate finance and capital markets: with unrivalled experience in this field, LOGOS lawyers have advised a broad range of investors, including investment funds, pension funds and international investors. The firm advises on financing options, securities trading, loan agreements, banking and stock exchange matters, and has been involved in most of the biggest stock market listings and public M&A deals in Iceland to date. M&A and corporate law: LOGOS provides legal advice and assistance on all aspects of purchasing and selling companies and businesses, often with a cross-border element. The firm advises on both public and private mergers and acquisitions and advises buyers, sellers and lenders. Competition: a strong and highly regarded team advises on antitrust issues, including merger activity, an area of particular scrutiny in a small economy like Iceland. LOGOS has also been working on many cases in a related field, namely private enforcement relating to competition cases. Employment and benefits: LOGOS provides practical employment and pensions law advice and support to corporates and employers, for example in creating syndicate agreements and employment contracts, and by representing clients in disputes with employees and other organisations. Energy: with vast reserves of geothermal and hydropower energy, Iceland has attracted considerable inward investment and LOGOS has worked for most of the international corporations or financial institutions supporting these projects. Financial restructuring: LOGOS has successfully advised a diverse range of clients on various restructuring projects, including creditors of Icelandic banks, private equity houses and other firms. Insurance and tort: a specializes tort and insurance law team at LOGOS offers legal advice, representation and interest protection to its insurance company clients. IP/IT and telecommunications: the field of intellectual property, information technology and telecommunications is one of LOGOS’ main strengths, and the same applies to data protection. Litigation and arbitration: LOGOS undertakes all forms of dispute resolution, including complex multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration. Maritime and transport: in the field of maritime law, LOGOS advises on matters relating to contracts of carriage, bills of lading, charter parties, freight forwarding, shipbuilding contracts, personal injury, cargo claims and cargo and hull insurance. Property and real estate: LOGOS regularly acts on acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios, as well as dealing with construction issues arising from new-build projects. Tax: the LOGOS tax team has unparalleled experience in the market and works on a wide range of matters for investors. ### Languages - Icelandic - English - Danish - French - German - Italian - Spanish - Norwegian - Swedish ### Memberships - Lex Mundi ### Staffing Figures - 20 Number of partners - 36 Number of other lawyers

Adresses du bureau

Domaines d’expertise

Avocats de ce bureau

Arni Vilhjalmsson

Counsel · Competition / Antitrust

Benedikt Egill Árnason

Managing Partner · Banking & Finance

Birgir Olafur Helgason

Associate · Administrative Law

Bjarki Mar Magnusson

Attorney at law, Associate · Corporate / M&A

Bjarki Olafsson

Senior Associate · Corporate & Commercial

Bjarnfredur Olafsson

Partner · Administrative & Development Law

Bjarnfreður Ólafsson

Partner · Administrative Law

Einar Baldvin Axelsson

Partner · Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Elva Þóra Arnardóttir

Senior Associate · Administrative Law

Elvar Jonsson

Senior Associate · Banking & Finance

Erlendur Gíslason

Partner · Aviation Law

Erna Leifsdottir

Senior Associate · Corporate / M&A

Fannar Freyr Ívarsson

Partner · Administrative & Development Law

Freyr Snæbjörnsson

Partner · Administrative & Development Law

Gudbjorg Helga Hjartardottir

Partner · Banking & Finance

Gunnar Jonsson

Senior Associate · Administrative & Development Law

Gunnar Smari Thorsteinsson

Attorney at Law, Associate · Banking & Finance

Gunnar Sturluson

Partner · Competition

Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir

Partner · Banking & Finance

Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson

Partner · Administrative Law

Haraldur Andrew Aikman

Attorney at Law, Senior Associate · Banking & Finance

Helga Óttarsdóttir

Partner · Banking & Finance

Hjördís Halldórsdóttir

Partner · Administrative Law

Jon Elvar Gudmundsson

Partner · Corporate / M&A

Jona Vestfjord Hannesdottir

Attorney at Law, Senior Associate · Administrative Law

Katla Lovísa Gunnarsdóttir

Senior Associate · Construction & Real Estate

Kristin Edda Frimannsdottir

Associate · Construction & Real Estate

Kristofer Jonasson

Partner · Banking & Finance

Maren Albertsdóttir

Partner · Administrative Law

Olafur Arinbjorn Sigurdsson

Partner · Banking & Finance

Ottar Palsson

Attorney at Law, Partner · Banking & Finance

Svanhvit Axelsdóttir

Senior Associate · Administrative Law

Thórólfur Jónsson

Partner · Banking & Finance

Toma Aron Viggoson

Attorney at Law, Senior Associate · Competition

Vilhjálmur Herrera Þórisson

Senior Associate · Corporate / M&A

Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir

Partner · Construction & Real Estate

Ólafur Eiríksson

Partner · Construction & Real Estate

Ýr Sigurðardóttir

Senior Associate · Construction & Real Estate