About

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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

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Dispute Resolution - Iceland
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Band 1
What the team is known for

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

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  • 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

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Notable Practitioners

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Ólafur Eiríksson
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Ólafur Eiríksson
Head of Dispute Resolution
1
Band 1

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
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Heiðar Ásberg Atlason
3
Band 3

Heiðar Ásberg Atlason is knowledgeable in winding-up and bankruptcy cases.

"He always provides outstanding work."

Hjördís Halldórsdóttir
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Hjördís Halldórsdóttir
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Band 3

Hjördís Halldórsdóttir is a highly regarded lawyer gaining further recognition for her dispute resolution practice. She regularly handles construction cases.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Iceland

Dispute Resolution

Ólafur Eiríksson
1
Ólafur Eiríksson
Head of Dispute Resolution
1
Band 1
Heiðar Ásberg Atlason
3
Heiðar Ásberg Atlason
3
Band 3
Hjördís Halldórsdóttir
3
Hjördís Halldórsdóttir
3
Band 3

Members

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Anna Huxster

Bjarnfredur Olafsson

Gudmundur J Oddsson

Helga Melkorka Ottarsdottir

Hjordis Halldorsdottir

Jon Elvar Gudmundsson

Ottar Palsson

Ólafur Eiríksson

Ólafur Eiríksson

Head of Department

Clients

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Credit Suisse

De Nederlandsche Bank

Deutsche Bank

Eimskipafélag Íslands

Glitnir

Goldman Sachs Inc.

Marel hf.

Morgan Stanley

Nordural

PwC

Rio Tinto Alcan

Síminn

UBS AG and UBS Limited

Vátryggingafélag Íslands hf. (VIS)

Industries

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Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Insurance

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Telecommunications

Transportation

Utilities