Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Iceland
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+354 5 400 300About
Provided by LOGOS
Disputes need to be dealt with in the most efficient way possible. We take a proactive approach by first assessing the legal position and mapping out potential issues which we consider vital to establish a clear strategy in any dispute. Due to the size of our firm as Iceland’s largest law firm, we can maintain a specialised litigation and arbitration team of attorneys that works closely with other specialists. We recognise that a lawyer specialised in a certain area may not necessarily be the best attorney to handle a case that is in the process of litigation or arbitration.
Our team of specialist litigation and arbitration attorneys offers expert advice across all our fields of practise and undertakes litigation and representation on behalf of clients before government authorities, domestic and international courts and arbitration tribunals, including the European Court of Human Rights and the EFTA Court.
Our litigation and arbitration team also have extensive experience in defending clients who are subject to large-scale criminal corporate investigations and investigations by tax and competition authorities.
As an example, in this practice area we provide advice on:
- Resolution of disputes
- Strategy
- Mediation
- Settlement negotiations
- Arbitration proceedings
- Litigation
- Criminal defence work
Chambers Review
LOGOS is a market-leading law firm with notable prowess in a diverse range of cases, often with cross-border elements and supported by its London office. The dispute resolution department frequently handles litigation involving the financial services sector, in addition to mandates that pertain to bankruptcy and competition law.
Work Highlights
- LOGOS defended Arion Bank in a dispute brought by two individuals in cooperation with the Consumers' Association of Iceland claiming that a clause in a mortgage bond was unlawful and void.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"LOGOS has a strong team."
"LOGOS has a strong team."
Notable Practitioners
Ólafur Eiríksson is a highly respected practitioner who handles a wide array of disputes, including employment law cases and litigation relating to bankruptcy.
"He is one of the best labour lawyers in Iceland."
"Ólafur Eiríksson is very capable."
Heiðar Ásberg Atlason is knowledgeable in winding-up and bankruptcy cases.
"He always provides outstanding work."
Hjördís Halldórsdóttir is a highly regarded lawyer gaining further recognition for her dispute resolution practice. She regularly handles construction cases.
Ranked Lawyers at
LOGOS
Iceland
Members
Provided by LOGOS
Bjarnfredur Olafsson
Einar Baldvin Axelsson
Halldor Brynjar Halldorsson
Helga Melkorka Ottarsdottir
Jon Elvar Gudmundsson
Maren Albertsdottir
Clients
Provided by LOGOS
Arion Bank hf.
Deloitte ehf.
Eimskip Island ehf.
Goldman Sachs Inc.
HSBC Bank plc.
Icelandair ehf.
Islenskir adalverktakar hf. (IAV hf.)
Istak hf.
Kvika Bank hf.
Landsbankinn hf.
Laxar fiskeldi ehf.
Lyf og heilsa hf.
Marel hf.
Morgan Stanley Inc.
Norvik hf.
Origo hf.
Securitas hf.
Siminn hf.
Vordur Insurance
ÍFR (Reykjavik Sports Association for the Disabled)
Industries
Provided by LOGOS
Administrative
Aviation and Maritime
Bankruptcy/Insolvency
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Competition
Construction & Materials
Data Protection
EU/EEA
Employment & Labour
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
IT & IP
Insurance
Insurance & Torts
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Tax
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities