Helga Óttarsdóttir
Hall of fameLOGOSRenowned as ‘professional’ with ’extensive knowledge’, the competition and EEA practice at LOGOS handles a wide range of complex and high-value matters, including matters related to abuse of market dominance, unlawful cooperation of undertakings, state aid, and public procurement. Under the leadership of Helga Óttarsdóttir and Gunnar Sturluson, the practice assists both domestic and international clients in litigation before EFTA Surveillance Authority, the European Commission, the EFTA Court, and the European Court of Justice. Óttarsdóttir is an expert in European law, utilising her experience from the EFTA Surveillance Authority, while Sturluson has extensive experience in competition law. Halldór Brynjar Halldórsson is an experienced litigator and has handled many large-scale competition cases in Iceland. Key associate Vilhjálmur Herrera Þórisson provides competition law, EEA/EU regulatory compliance, and legal advisory services.
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‘The team is professional has extensive knowledge and very well connected.’
‘The team are specialised in the every aspect of law services we need, we have enjoyed the advice of Vilhjálmur Herrera Þórisson in competition law.'
Key clients
- Eik fasteignafélag hf.
- Financial Times MarketsOrigo hf.
- ReportEimskipafelag Islands hf.
- EimskipArion Bank hf.
- Stock AnalysisSiminn hf.
Work highlights
- Advised Ardian’s funds on an acquisition of a data centre operator Verne from Digital 9, which uses only renewable energy and minimises the environmental impact.
- Advised Hampidjan hf. on the acquisition of the Norwegian company Mörenot AS, operating in the same industries in around 30 locations around the world.
- Advised Siminn hf. in its claim for annulment of a Competition Authority’s decision imposing a fine of ISK500m on the company for alleged competition law infringements in its broadcasting from the English Premier League in Iceland.
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Helga Óttarsdóttir, Gunnar Sturluson