Praised as ‘highly experienced’, LOGOS offers comprehensive legal services to leading construction companies, guiding them through every phase of the construction process, and handles various real estate matters, including transactions, property developments, commercial leases, and the associated tax concerns. Practice head Hjördís Halldórsdóttir is an expert in construction-related litigation and commercial and financial disputes. Benedikt Egill Árnason specialises in construction law, M&A, and energy-related matters, while Erlendur Gíslason provides counsel to leading Icelandic companies on construction and procurement law. Key associate Katla Lovísa Gunnarsdóttir supports clients across a wide spectrum of construction and public procurement issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have great experience within the business field and act very fast.'

  • ‘They have a realistic and "feet on their ground" approach to the respective cases and are easy to communicate with. Highly experienced. Main person of contact is Hjördís Halldórsdóttir.'

Key clients

  • Adira ehf.
  • Berjaya Hotels Iceland hf.
  • Bjorgun ehf.
  • B.M. Valla ehf.
  • BS eignir ehf.
  • Dreisam ehf.
  • Eignarhaldsfelagid Hornsteinn ehf.
  • Framkvaemdafelagid Arnarhvoll ehf.
  • Geo salmo ehf.
  • Fasteignafelagid Thorkatla ehf.
  • Government Property Agency (Framkvaemdasyslan - Rikiseignir)
  • Gylfaflot 2 ehf. and GF-4 ehf.
  • HeidelbergCement Pozzolanic ehf.
  • Hjallahraun 4 ehf.
  • Hladbaer Colas ehf.
  • Hraunbyggd ehf.
  • Islenskir adalverktakar hf. (“IAV”)
  • Istak hf.
  • Klasi ehf. / Smarabyggd ehf.
  • Landsnet hf.
  • Nestak ehf.
  • Nordural Grundartangi ehf.
  • Rio Tinto Iceland hf.
  • Sementsverksmidjan ehf.
  • Sulur Reykjavik ehf.
  • Qair Energy

Work highlights

  • Advised Fasteignafelagid Thorkatla ehf., a government-founded company managing the purchase of 852 properties in Grindavik due to volcanic activity, handling legal negotiations, corporate structuring, and safeguarding the company's interests.
  • Advised Sulur Reykjavik ehf. on a complex real estate transaction, securing long-term financing, revolving construction funding, and a long-term lease.
  • Advised Framkvaemdafelagid Arnarhvoll on a large, complex real estate development in Gardabaer, assisting with land acquisition, financing, and ongoing construction and environmental issues.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hjördís Halldórsdóttir

Other key lawyers

Benedikt Egill Árnason, Erlendur Gíslason, Katla Lovísa Gunnarsdóttir