Led by Lilja Jónasdóttir, the maritime and transport team at Lex Law Offices brings strong experience and recognised presence in the Icelandic market. Its clients include major shipping companies, and the team provides advice on refinancing, damages claims, and wage disputes. Alongside Lilja, the team is bolstered by Eyvindur Sólnes, who brings particular skills in the fishing industry and consistently advises on contracts and negotiations, both domestic and international. Providing additional support, Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir brings further maritime and shipping experience, whilst Guðrun Solveig Sigridardottir helps on a variety of matters. Finnur Magnússon, Þórarinn Þorgeirsson, and Sigurbjörn Magnússon joined the firm in February 2026.
Maritime and transport in Iceland
Lex Law Offices
Praxisleiter:
Lilja Jónasdóttir
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Eyvindur Sólnes; Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir; Guðrún Sólveig Sigríðardóttir; Finnur Magnússon; Þórarinn Þorgeirsson; Sigurbjörn Magnússon
Referenzen
‘Educated and knowledgeable people.’
‘Comprehensive law and especially maritime law knowledge.’
Kernmandanten
Samskip hf.
Samherji hf.
TT Club
The Association of Shipmasters
Skuld P&I Club
Slysavarnarfélagið Landsbjörg (ICE-SAR)
Neos S.p.A.
Cargow Thorship / Tor Cargo
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as legal counsel to Samherji hf. on the financing of the first and second phase of the Salmon Garden.
- Represented and assisted Skuld P&I Club on negotiations with the Icelandic Coast Guard regarding the payment of salvage wages for the salvage of the vessel Wilson Skaw.
LOGOS
At LOGOS, the maritime and transport team retains its position in the Icelandic market, with recent work including fishing vessel damages claims, cargo liability claims, cross-border leasing of aircrafts, and the purchase of a motor vessel. The head of the maritime and transport practice, Einar Baldvin Axelsson, is a Supreme Court attorney and, in addition to his maritime and transport expertise, specialises in tort, insurance, and litigation work. As head of the aviation practice, Erlendur Gíslason provides additional support and is also a Supreme Court attorney.
Praxisleiter:
Einar Baldvin Axelsson; Erlendur Gíslason
Referenzen
‘The team is very unique and has great experience and knowledge in the field. We have now experienced many different cases where the team helped us a great deal and only this year two new cases have proved to be very successfully handled for us.’
‘Outstanding knowledge of our business.’
‘I have been very impressed with LOGOS. They are consistently professional, responsive and reliable. Their team provides clear, practical and well-thought-out advice, often anticipating challenges and presenting effective solutions.‘
Kernmandanten
Air Atlanta Icelandic
A.P. Möller – Maersk
Arion bank hf.
Atlantic Tank Storage ehf.
Bjorgun ehf.
Eimskip Island ehf.
Gara ehf.
GPG Seafood ehf.
Huginn ehf.
Icelandair ehf.
The Icelandic Coast Guard
Icelease ehf.
Norlandair ehf.
The North Standard Club
Saeferdir ehf.
The Shipowners Club
Sjotaekni ehf.
Sjova-Almennar tryggingar hf.
TM tryggingar hf.
TVG-Zimsen ehf.
Vatryggingafelag Islands hf.
Vinnslustodin hf.
Vordur tryggingar hf.
W.R. Berkley Insurance Nordic
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Huginn ehf. and Vinnslustodin hf. (VSV) and their insurers VIS and The Shipowners Club on claims for damage to water pipe and cable to the Westman Islands caused by a vessel’s anchor.
- Advised Iraco ehf. on a cargo claim against the carrier Samskip.
- Advising Icelandair on the leasing of two Airbus A321 aircraft from a major international aircraft leasing company.
BBA//Fjeldco
The maritime and transport team at BBA//Fjeldco provides advice to its clients across a range of matters, including the cross-border financing and purchase of a fishing vessel and the defense of a European organisation against rescission claims. Leading the team is Kári Ólafsson, who uses his wealth of experience in the maritime sector to advise clients, and Thórir Júlíusson, a Supreme Court attorney specialising in transport law and specialising in aircraft lease agreements.
Praxisleiter:
Kári Ólafsson; Thórir Júlíussson
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for EUROCONTROL in defending against the rescission claim of the liquidators of WOW air hf.
- Acted for Arctic Fishery Alliance L.P. and Masiliit Corporation on purchasing and financing of the 52-meter modern long liner “Kiviuq 1”.
Juris
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.
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Simon Knight
Referenzen
‘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.’
Kernmandanten
Ísfélag hf.
Lýsi hf.
Eimskip Ísland hf.
Huginn ehf.
Eyvi AS
Eksportfinansiering Norge
Akraborg ehf.
Highlight-Mandate
- 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.