Vitus Law Firm

Vitus Law Firm
CVR no.: 25447085
Egebjergvej 1
DK-8751 Gedved
Phone: +45 66 46 51 66
E-mail: kontakt@advvitus.dk

1. Scope of Application

1.1

These General Terms of Business apply to all legal services and advisory assignments undertaken by Vitus Law Firm on behalf of a client, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing.

1.2

Our engagement may include legal advice and related assistance within the practice areas offered by the firm, including commercial law, criminal defence, real estate transactions, wills, lasting powers of attorney and associated advisory services.

1.3

Where the client is acting in the course of business, these terms apply in full. Where the client is a private consumer, mandatory consumer protection provisions under applicable Danish law shall also apply.

2. Lawyers and Professional Status

2.1

All attorneys at Vitus Law Firm are admitted to practice by the Danish Ministry of Justice and are members of the Danish Bar and Law Society.

2.2

The client will be informed of the attorney or adviser primarily responsible for the matter and of any other relevant professional resources involved in the handling of the engagement.

3. Acceptance and Definition of the Engagement

3.1

Before work is commenced, Vitus Law Firm will, together with the client, clarify the scope, purpose and practical framework of the engagement, including any assumptions, limitations and specific conditions relevant to the matter.

3.2

The firm conducts conflict of interest checks in accordance with the rules of the Danish Bar and Law Society. If a conflict of interest exists or subsequently arises preventing the firm from acting, the client will be informed without undue delay.

3.3

Work on the matter will ordinarily commence once the client has accepted the engagement, provided the necessary authorisations, and, where relevant, paid any agreed advance payment or deposit.

4. Fees, Costs and Payment

4.1

Fees are determined on the basis of an overall assessment which may include, among other things, the time spent, the legal and factual complexity of the matter, urgency, the level of responsibility involved, the value and importance of the matter to the client, and the result achieved.

4.2

External costs and disbursements incurred on behalf of the client, including public fees, travel expenses, specialist opinions, registration fees and similar out-of-pocket expenses, will be charged in addition to legal fees.

4.3

Private consumer clients may, upon request, receive an estimate of anticipated fees and costs. Any estimate is indicative only unless expressly agreed otherwise.

4.4

Invoices are normally issued on an ongoing basis or at the end of each month with payment terms of 8 days net. Interest may be charged on overdue amounts in accordance with the Danish Interest Act.

4.5

In the event of material payment default, Vitus Law Firm reserves the right, subject to applicable professional rules, to suspend further work on the matter until outstanding amounts have been paid.

5. Confidentiality and Personal Data

5.1

Vitus Law Firm is subject to professional confidentiality obligations and treats all information concerning the client and the matter as confidential unless disclosure is required by law or necessary for the handling of the engagement.

5.2

Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the firm’s Privacy Policy, which forms part of the overall client relationship.

5.3

The firm uses electronic communication and digital storage systems as part of its ordinary business operations. Where the nature of the matter requires enhanced protection, secure communication solutions may be agreed separately.

6. Liability and Limitation of Liability

6.1

Unless otherwise specifically agreed, all legal advice is provided solely on the basis of Danish law.

6.2

Vitus Law Firm maintains professional indemnity insurance and guarantee arrangements in accordance with the requirements of the Danish Bar and Law Society.

6.3

The firm is liable in accordance with Danish law for losses caused by negligent advice, subject however to the limitations set out below.

6.4

Vitus Law Firm shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss, including loss of profit, operating loss, loss of goodwill, loss of data or other similar financial consequential losses, unless such limitation is not permitted under mandatory law.

6.5

The firm cannot be held responsible for decisions, guarantees, information or reservations provided by the client or by third parties involved in the matter where such circumstances materially affect the basis of the advice.

7. Complaints and Dispute Resolution

7.1

Any complaint concerning legal services rendered or fees charged should initially be directed to the attorney responsible for the matter.

7.2

If a satisfactory solution is not reached, the client may submit a complaint to the Danish Legal Complaints Board (Advokatnævnet) in accordance with the applicable complaint procedures.

7.3

Any dispute between Vitus Law Firm and the client shall be governed by Danish law and, unless mandatory law provides otherwise, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Court in Horsens as the agreed venue.

8. Limitation of Claims

8.1

For business clients, any claim for damages against Vitus Law Firm must be brought within 12 months from the time when the client became aware, or ought reasonably to have become aware, of the circumstances giving rise to the claim, and in any event no later than 3 years after the advice was rendered.

8.2

For private consumer clients, claims are subject to the mandatory limitation rules applicable under Danish law.

9. Amendments

Vitus Law Firm reserves the right to amend these General Terms of Business where required by changes in legislation, professional regulation or the firm’s internal procedures.

The latest version will always be available on the firm’s website and shall apply from the date of publication unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Last updated: 15 January 2026