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LOGOS

Corporate/Commercial

Global Guide 2026 : Iceland


LOGOS

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Provided by LOGOS

Corporate and commercial law have been core areas of our practice since LOGOS was founded over a century ago. Our work in this practice area includes:

  • Incorporation and choice of corporate form
  • Capital structure and restructuring
  • Capital finance
  • Corporate governance
  • Corporate ownership and management
  • Corporate regulatory and compliance
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Board meetings / general meetings
  • Joint ventures
  • Start-up companies
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements

Widely recognised as a market leader and ranked as a top-tier firm, we service a range of domestic and international clients in every sector.

Our team in this field has a strong commercial focus as well as extensive experience from assisting a wide range of clients on a broad spectrum of issues relating to corporate and commercial law in Iceland. We aspire to provide professional and value-adding advice with respect to all legal and commercial issues that may arise in relation to the business of our clients, tailor made for the situation at hand and based on the client’s needs in each case. As representing the largest law firm in Iceland, our team also draws on experience from a wide range of industry sectors which enables us to advise on diverse and complex transactions.

Clients (17)

  • Credit Suisse
  • FSI
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Novator Partners
  • Verne Global
  • VIS
  • Síminn
  • Marel
  • Icelandair
  • Eimskipafélag Íslands
  • Össur
  • CCP
  • Bakkavor
  • Brim seafood
  • Deutsche Bank
  • FSI (Iceland Enterprise Investment Fund)
  • Icelandair Group hf.

Industries (21)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Iceland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

LOGOS offers an exceptional team providing a full-service approach to corporate mandates. The lawyers are experienced in assisting international clients with M&A and corporate restructuring. The law firm also advises on finance mandates.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • LOGOS assisted a collection of Icelandic pension funds with a voluntary debt restructuring.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team at LOGOS handles complex and sophisticated matters effectively, demonstrating solid technical knowledge and a practical approach.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • LOGOS's team is extremely patient and solutions-driven.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Óttar Pálsson
    Band 1Óttar Pálsson

    Óttar Pálsson

    Óttar Pálsson is revered as a market-leading lawyer for corporate and commercial matters. He frequently acts for lenders on a range of finance and refinance mandates.
  • Band 1Thórólfur Jónsson
    Band 1Thórólfur Jónsson

    Thórólfur Jónsson

    Thórólfur Jónsson is recognised as a leading lawyer. He advises on corporate mandates including acquisitions and due diligence reviews, as well as equity and debt financing transactions. He is also experienced in funds-related topics.

    • Thórólfur Jónsson is always on top of things, and is a very thorough and trustworthy person.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
    • Thórólfur Jónsson is very responsive and approachable.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Helga Melkorka Óttarsdóttir
    Band 2Helga Melkorka Óttarsdóttir

    Helga Melkorka Óttarsdóttir

    Helga Melkorka Óttarsdóttir advises on a variety of corporate and commercial mandates, with expertise in competition and European law.
  • Band 3Benedikt Egill Árnason
    Band 3Benedikt Egill Árnason

    Benedikt Egill Árnason

    The law firm's managing partner, Benedikt Egill Árnason regularly acts for clients on M&A transactions and financings and is experienced in dealing with cross-border mandates.

    • Benedikt Egill Árnason is very commercially aware, responsive, and a very skilled lawyer.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir
    Band 3Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir

    Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir

    Guðbjörg Helga Hjartardóttir assists both domestic and international clients with a range of financial mandates, including capital markets mandates, and mergers and acquisitions.

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