Background

Axelsson, Ólafur was born on September 22, 1946 in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Education

University of Iceland (candidate juris, 1973). Spoken languages: Icelandic, English and Scandinavian.

Career

Worked at Arnason & Partners (Reykjavik) specializing in Administrative Law, Torts, Litigation, Financial Law, Insurance, Maritime, Transportation, Debt Collection. Admitted to the bar, 1975, District Court, Iceland. 1982, Supreme Court of Iceland.

Member: Icelandic Bar Association (Board Member, 1977-1982.

Law Committee, 1983-1990. President, 1989-1990).

The Icelandic Law Society.

Achievements

• Ólafur Axelsson has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Icelandic Bar Association (Board Member, 1977-1982. Law Committee, 1983-1990. President, 1989-1990).

The Icelandic Law Society.