Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Iceland
Band 1
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Provided by Landslög Law Offices
English insurers have hired Vidar Ludviksson to handle claims made against them under D&O policies purchased by Landsbanki Islands hf., which entered winding-up proceedings. The ongoing cases (lodged in 2011 and 2012) are landmark cases and among the largest and most complex in Icelandic civil procedure. They were followed closely by the U.K. insurance market and were the longest in Icelandic legal history.
Landslog act for the Central Bank in a high-profile case brought by the international fishing company Samherji for compensation for alleged loss in relation to the Central Bank's investigation.
Landslog handle a 250-participant class action, lodged in October 2015, the first of its kind in Iceland, against the former largest owner of the Landsbanki Islands bank.
Landslog acted for K2 Agency Ltd. (a U.K. based artist agency) in collecting a claim owed by a music festival producer in Iceland to the heavy metal band Slayer.
Landslog were lead counsel in arbitration proceedings on behalf of Landsvirkjun (The National Power Company) against Elkem International for the determination of power prices to a ferrosilicon plant in Iceland.
Landslog acted for the international construction company Munch in successful arbitration proceedings against the National Hopital in Iceland.
Landslog acted for Isavia in relation to their dispute with Air Lease Corporation USA regarding Isavia's impounding of ALC's Airbus A320 aircraft.
Chambers Review
Landslög Law Offices possesses an impressive team which is highly respected for its activity in the dispute resolution arena. The law firm boasts an array of active and experienced litigators who advise on a broad range of commercial disputes.
Work Highlights
- Landslög Law Offices represented Isavia in a dispute with Air Lease Corporation following the impounding of an Airbus A320 aircraft.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Landslög are very responsive and service-oriented."
"The team are quick to respond and their service levels are high."
"The team at Landslög are very responsive and service-oriented."
"The team are quick to respond and their service levels are high."
Notable Practitioners
Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson is a leading lawyer in dispute resolution, particularly recognised for representing state entities.
"Jóhannes Karl Sveinsson is top class. He's a very talented and experienced lawyer in many fields."
"He's a very strong litigator."
Grímur Sigurðsson is a well-regarded litigator who has experience in insolvency cases.
"Grímur Sigurðsson is very strong."
Viðar Lúðvíksson is a highly regarded dispute resolution practitioner.
"He is absolutely amazing. The way he goes about his work is exemplary and his legal knowledge is spotless."
Ranked Lawyers at
Landslög Law Offices
Iceland
Members
Provided by Landslög Law Offices
Clients
Provided by Landslög Law Offices
Central Bank of Iceland
Hagar hf.
Icelandic Prime Contractors – IAV
Isavia (Icelandic Airport and Air Traffic Management)
Islandsbanki – bank
Kaupthing hf.
QBE Corporate Ltd.
QBE International Insurance Ltd.
University of Iceland Lottery
Industries
Provided by Landslög Law Offices
Arbitration
Dispute resolution
International arbitration
Settlements