Terms

Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S’, company number 41330236, address is Lily Broberg Vej 58, 2500 Valby, Copenhagen

The attorneys' at Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S have been appointed by the Ministry of Justice and are part of the Danish Bar and Law Society.

Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S is subject to the Danish Bar and Law Society’s supervisory and disciplinary system, as well the rules on proper practice of the legal profession under Article 126 of the Administration of Justice Act.

Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S is also subject to the rules on the prevention of money laundering, as well the rules on an adequate level of data protection.

Baker Tilly network

Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S is an independent member of Baker Tilly International. Baker Tilly International Limited is an English company.

Baker Tilly International provides no professional services to clients. Each member firm is a separate and independent legal entity and each describes itself as such. Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S is not Baker Tilly International’s agent and does not have the authority to bind Baker Tilly International or act on Baker Tilly International’s behalf.

None of Baker Tilly International, Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S, nor any of the other member firms of Baker Tilly International has any liability for each other’s acts or omissions. The name Baker Tilly and its associated logo is used under licence from Baker Tilly International Limited.

Fees

Legal fees are determined on the basis of various parameters, such as the time spent, the expertise and experience of the attorneys involved, the complexity of the assignment and its importance to the client, the values involved, the outcome of the assignment and the liability exposure. Our fees are exclusive of relevant costs and disbursements.

Insurance cover and limitation of liability

Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S is covered by liability and guarantee insurance in accordance with the rules laid down by the Danish Bar and Law Society.

Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S' liability and guarantee insurance is issued by HDI Global Specialty SE, Indiakaj 6, 1. sal, 2100 København Ø. The liability insurance covers all legal activities, regardless of where the legal activities are practiced.

Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S, attorney Thomas Grue Baruch and attorney Nikolaj Bak-Christensen's liability is respectively limited to three times the agreed fee. However, the liability is limited to a maximum of DKK 2 million.

Our liability does not comprise financial consequential losses, including, but not limited to, operating loss, loss of data, lost time, lost earnings, goodwill, image, etc., or any other indirect loss.

Client funds

Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S handles funds on behalf of clients ("Client Funds") in compliance with applicable law. Client Funds are deposited on special accounts with recognised Danish SIFI banks and all interest (positive as well as negative) on such amounts will accrue to the credit of the relevant client. Client Funds are protected by the Danish Guarantee Fund for Depositors and Investors Act (lov om indskyder- og investorgarantiordning), which protection is subject to a general maximum of EUR 100,000 per depositor in respect of each deposit bank. Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S is not liable for any loss of Client Funds which may result from the bankruptcy of any bank with which such Client Funds are deposited.

Complaints

Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S is subject to the general rules on complaints issued by the Danish Bar and Law Society.

In addition, the attorneys’ ethical rules apply. The rules can be found on the website of the Danish Bar and Law Society at www.advokatsamfundet.dk/english/.

In the event of a dispute concerning fees charged by Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S and/or dissatisfaction with the conduct of an attorney at Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S, the client may file a complaint with the Danish Bar and Law Society, Kronprinsessegade 28, 1306 Copenhagen K, www.advokatnaevnet.dk.

If the client is a business entity, any claim for damages against Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S will lapse 12 months after the client becomes or ought to have become aware of the circumstances giving rise to the claim.    

In the event of inconsistency in these terms, unless otherwise provided herein, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence to the Danish version of these terms.

Law and venue

Any dispute between a client and Baker Tilly Legal Advokatfirma P/S is subject to Danish law and the jurisdiction of the Danish courts.