Lex Law Offices' practice specialises in maritime and transport law, providing legal assistance with shipping and goods transportation across sea, land, and air. The group's expertise is showcased by a 20-year relationship with Samskip, a prominent Icelandic shipping company, for which the firm manages all disputes related to maritime and transport law, including cases before the District Courts, the Appeal Court, and the Supreme Court of Iceland. The practice is headed up by Lilja Jónasdóttir, described as ‘the best lawyer regarding maritime law’, who advises both domestic and international clients on a broad range of shipping and maritime matters. Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir handles complex and large-scale maritime cases and has additional expertise in tax and competition law.
Maritime and transport in Iceland
Lex Law Offices
Praxisleiter:
Lilja Jónasdóttir
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir
Referenzen
‘Professionalism, accessibility, and quick response.’
‘As a client of Lex for many years, it is my pleasure to confirm that Lex law office is by my opinion over all the best law firm in Iceland. In particular regarding maritime law.’
‘I would like to mention Lilja Jónasdóttir, who is the best lawyer regarding maritime law.’
Kernmandanten
Síldarvinnslan hf.
Sjóvá Almennar Insurance
Samskip hf.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Samskip hf., a large shipping company in Iceland, on charter partiers, cargo claims, and all disputes concerning maritime and transport law for the company, both before the District Courts and the Appeal Court as well as the Supreme Court of Iceland.
- Advised Skuld P&I Club in negotiations with the Icelandic Coast Guard regarding the payment of salvage wages for the salvage of the vessel Wilson Skaw, which stranded in Húnaflói on the 18th of April 2023.
- Advised Neos S.p.A. in multiple law suits regarding flight delay compensation based on regulation261/2004/EU, all filed by a local flight compensation company.
LOGOS
LOGOS provides legal services to clients in the maritime and transport sector, advising local and foreign companies on matters related to contracts of carriage by sea and road, bills of landing, cargo claims, limitations of liability, mortgage registrations, and personal injury issues. The practice is co-led by Einar Baldvin Axelsson, who is described as ‘the best maritime lawyer in Iceland’ and advises shipping and insurance companies on a wide range of maritime and transportation law-related issues. He is supported by ‘experienced leader in aviation legal matters’ Erlendur Gíslason, who specialises in aviation and aircraft finance work while also providing counsel on construction law and debt settlements.
Praxisleiter:
Einar Baldvin Axelsson; Erlendur Gíslason
Referenzen
‘Excellent knowledge and experience in the field, outstanding work and network.’
‘Erlendur Gíslason is accessible and experienced leader in aviation legal matters in Iceland. Has vast knowledge of international aircraft treading, leasing, financing and transactions.’
‘LOGOS has lawyers with broad range of knowledge and experience, providing very professional approach.’
Kernmandanten
A.P. Möller – Maersk
Arion Bank
Eimskip
Icelandair
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Huginn ehf. and Vinnslustodin hf. (VSV), owners of the fishing vessel “Huginn”, and their insurers VIS and The Shipowners Club on claims for damage to water pipe and cable to the Westman Islands caused by the vessel’s anchor, with the main issue being whether the clients can limit their liability under the Icelandic Maritime Act and LLMC Convention (1996 Protocol).
- Advised the Icelandic Coast Guard on the salvage of the cargo vessel “Wilson Skaw” and negotiations of a salvage reward and/or special compensation for preventing damage to the environment under the Icelandic Maritime Act.
- Advised Icelandair ehf., the Icelandic flag carrier, in a series of transactions in the introduction of the Boeing 737MAX 8/9 type aircraft into its fleet as well as the introduction of Airbus A321 type aircraft.
Juris
Juris, which is renowned for its ‘deep sector knowledge’, has strong focus on the fishing industry, handling matters related to fishing quotas and aquaculture; the team also advises on investments in research and technology to advance the maritime sector. The practice is jointly led by Sigurbjörn Magnússon, who is well versed in advising companies in the fishing sector on their operations, and Finnur Magnússon, who supports maritime and transport companies on all aspects of their business.
Praxisleiter:
Sigurbjörn Magnússon; Finnur Magnússon
Referenzen
‘The Maritime and Transportation Practice Team at Juris stands out for their deep sector knowledge and practical understanding of complex matters. Their expertise in handling a wide range of maritime disputes and transactions, combined with their efficient, client-focused approach, sets them apart from competitors.’
Kernmandanten
Eimskip Ísland hf.
InstaVolt
Eksportfinansiering Norge
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Ísfélag on its $800m listing on the Nasdaq Main Market.
- Advised Huginn in a case regarding the legality of distribution of mackerel fishing quotas.
- Advised Hvalur hf. in submissions to the Icelandic Parliamentary Ombudsman.
BBA//Fjeldco
BBA//Fjeldco‘s maritime and transport practice advises Icelandic and international clients across the fishery, shipping, and aviation sectors on complex regulatory and transactional matters, including financing for aircrafts and vessels. The practice is jointly led by Kári Ólafsson and Thórir Júlíusson, with Ólafsson focusing on maritime law, and Júlíusson specialising in transport law.
Praxisleiter:
Kári Ólafsson; Thórir Júlíusson
Kernmandanten
Arctic Fishery Alliance L.P.
Masiliit Corporation
Eurocontrol
BP Shipping Agency Ltd.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the Canadian entities Artic Fishery Alliance L.P. and Masiliit Corporation in purchasing and financing of the 52-meter modern long liner “Kiviuq 1”, purchased from a large seafood group in Iceland, Samherji, under Danish laws, financed in Iceland by Arion bank hf., under Canadian laws, reflagged from Iceland to Canada and registered there on closing.