Lex Law Offices's long-established team offers comprehensive coverage of shipping and the transport of goods, with areas of expertise including contracts of carriage, sea way bills, shipbuilding contracts, and sale and purchase agreements. Major shipping company Samskip is a long-term client of the firm, receiving advice on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious mandates. Team lead Lilja Jónasdóttir, praised by clients for her 'experienced know-how', is a specialist in the practice area with supplementary knowledge of insurance and tort law. Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir made partner in January 2023 and advises both domestic and foreign companies on maritime and shipping law.
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‘Lilja Jónasdóttir has it all. Experienced know-how in her profession. Quick in responding, fast to get situation overview, easy to reach at all times, well-connected with the local environment and authorities. Good communicator with everyone at all times.’
'I am happy to be able to say that in my opinion they are the best in Iceland in all areas but especially in maritime law, particularly Lilja Jónasdóttir.'
Key clients
- Samskip hf.
- Samherji hf.
- Jonar Transport ehf.
- SKULD
- Síldarvinnslan hf.
- Codan Forsikring
- Skinney-Þinganes hf.
- Gjögur hf.
- Sjóvá Almennar Insurance
- Íslandsbanki hf.
- Nesskip
Work highlights
- Assisting SKULD, the P&I club, and owners with all aspects regarding the Wilson Skaw, which stranded at Húnaflói in Iceland on 18th April 2023.
- Acted as adviser to buyers on a takeover bid for a large fisheries company in Iceland.
- Represented Sjóvá-Almennar Insurance in a dispute on the statute of limitation of claims made by sailors in special accident insurance.
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Lilja Jónasdóttir