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Lex Law Offices' practice specialises in maritime and transport law, providing legal assistance with shipping and goods transportation across sea, land, and air. The group's expertise is showcased by a 20-year relationship with Samskip, a prominent Icelandic shipping company, for which the firm manages all disputes related to maritime and transport law, including cases before the District Courts, the Appeal Court, and the Supreme Court of Iceland. The practice is headed up by Lilja Jónasdóttir, described as ‘the best lawyer regarding maritime law’, who advises both domestic and international clients on a broad range of shipping and maritime matters. Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir handles complex and large-scale maritime cases and has additional expertise in tax and competition law.

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  • ‘Professionalism, accessibility, and quick response.'

  • 'As a client of Lex for many years, it is my pleasure to confirm that Lex law office is by my opinion over all the best law firm in Iceland. In particular regarding maritime law.'

  • 'I would like to mention Lilja Jónasdóttir, who is the best lawyer regarding maritime law.'

Key clients

  • Síldarvinnslan hf.
  • Sjóvá Almennar Insurance
  • Samskip hf.

Work highlights

  • Advised Samskip hf., a large shipping company in Iceland, on charter partiers, cargo claims, and all disputes concerning maritime and transport law for the company, both before the District Courts and the Appeal Court as well as the Supreme Court of Iceland.
  • Advised Skuld P&I Club in negotiations with the Icelandic Coast Guard regarding the payment of salvage wages for the salvage of the vessel Wilson Skaw, which stranded in Húnaflói on the 18th of April 2023.
  • Advised Neos S.p.A. in multiple law suits regarding flight delay compensation based on regulation261/2004/EU, all filed by a local flight compensation company.

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Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir
Lex Law Offices

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lilja Jónasdóttir

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Guðrún Lilja Sigurðardóttir