Ólafur Eiríksson
Hall of fameLOGOSLOGOS, praised as a ‘go-to firm for Iceland employment matters’, assists clients with all aspects of employment law, such as employment contracts, restructurings, and disputes with employees and organisations. Under the leadership of Ólafur Eiríksson, the practice advises on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment issues, including employee remuneration schemes, work permits, claims of bullying, and whistleblowing cases. Described as a 'leading expert in employment law’, Eiríksson specialises in handling cases involving discrimination, unfair dismissals, and contract terminations.
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Testimonials
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- 'They have been my go-to firm for Iceland employment matters.’
‘Strong team in employment law, recommended for employers both in contract negotiations and disputes.'
‘Ólafur Eiríksson is a leading expert in employment law, extremely reliable, professional, knowledgeable and thorough.'
Key clients
- Arion Bank hf.
- Eimskip Island ehf.
- Icelandair hf.
- Marel hf.
- Rio Tinto Iceland
- Rio Tinto International
- Ripple Labs Inc.
- Siminn hf.
- Verne Global hf.
Work highlights
- Advised a leading and international software and business management company in a case regarding a claim for unfair termination and discrimination due to race and gender.
- Advised an international crypto company regarding a claim for unfair termination due to claims regarding permanent establishment outside of Iceland.
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Ólafur Eiríksson