EFTA - Iceland

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LOGOS handles all forms of contracts and transactions in the IT and IP sectors, and is noted for its strength in contentious matters, with a strong track record in IP disputes at all levels. The group covers a diverse range of IT matters, including handling data transfer agreements, privacy policies, and data mapping agreements, in addition to work involving developing technologies such as AI. Team lead Hjördís Halldórsdóttir is praised by clients for her ‘excellent judgement’, and is a leading name for IT, IP and data protection matters. Other key team members include Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir, an expert in information privacy issues, and Árni Vilhjálmsson, who is a key contact for patent law. Senior associate Ýr Sigurðardóttir is also a key name to note.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘LOGOS is the go-to firm in Iceland when it comes to TMT and IP related services.’

  • ‘Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir is a true expert in her field of law, with deep understanding of the data privacy and protection practice. With her strong social ability and professional approach, she is always well-prepared to meet the client's needs.’

  • ‘The data protection team at LOGOS is of the highest standard in Iceland. They are up-to-date on recent developments and provide excellent counsel.’

  • ‘Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir is an excellent and reliable attorney, who has great insight into the tech sector, and always responds swiftly.’

  • ‘Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir is truly an exceptional litigator in Iceland. Her strong insight in IT and privacy law is consistently brilliant.’

  • ‘Great availability and insight into the field of practice.’

  • ‘The breadth of experience and level of expertise (including cross-border expertise) the firm has to offer is outstanding.’

  • ‘I have worked extensively with Hjördís Halldórsdóttir on difficult matters. She is extremely responsive, a clear communicator, pays attention to detail and has shown excellent judgment on non-legal issues also.’

Key clients

  • Sidekick Health ehf.
  • Sjova Almennar tryggingar hf.
  • Siminn hf.
  • Arion Bank hf.
  • Marel hf.
  • The Icelandic Visual Art Copyright Association
  • Origo hf.
  • CCP hf.
  • LSR – the Pension Fund for the Icelandic State Employees
  • Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
  • Thjodleikhusid (The National Theatre of Iceland)
  • Landsnet hf.
  • Sigur Ros
  • CreditInfo Lánstraust hf.
  • Northern Lights ehf.
  • Timatal ehf.
  • Verne Holdings ehf.
  • The Icelandic Broadcasting Service
  • Sensa hf.

Work highlights

  • Advised Siminn hf., Iceland’s largest telecoms company and listed on Nasdaq Iceland, in connection with its sale of a 100% shareholding in Mila ehf. to investment house Ardian.
  • Represented the Icelandic Visual Art Copyright Association in arbitration proceedings between all members of IHM, a joint copyright organisation for authors, performers and producers.
  • Represented Northern Lights ehf. in a trade mark violation case against Grotta Northern Lights (Nordico ehf.).

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Practice head

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Hjördís Halldórsdóttir

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Áslaug Björgvinsdóttir, Árni Vilhjálmsson, Ýr Sigurðardóttir