Terms of Business
1. About JDTlaw
1.1. Master of Law graduated from Århus University in 1978 and has been a lawyer for several periods. His appointment as a lawyer was deposited at the Danish Ministry of Justice with effect from 1 July 2021.
1.2. The consulting firm (business and law) JDTlaw by Master of Law Jakob Dahl Thomsen conducts its businesses at the address Krogholmen 9, 2840 Holte and – together with DUKADA ApS – at the address DTU Science Park, Diplomvej 381, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby.
1.3. Our Company/tax number is DK34580944.
1.4. JDTlaw can be contacted by phone (+45 50 28 00 92) and by email (jdt@jdtlaw.dk).
2. Scope of the terms
2.1. The present terms and conditions apply to all services rendered by JDTlaw unless otherwise agreed.
3. The tasks
3.1. JDTlaw and the client agree on the assistance and extent of each task, as well as the client’s and possibly others’ participation in the execution of the task.
3.2. Original documents will be returned at the completion of our work. Relevant documents are kept by JDTlaw on file for at least five years from the date of the invoice.
4. The fee
4.1. JDTlaw determines the fee for services provided based on an overall assessment of the circumstances of the matter. The circumstances include the time spent, the complexity and nature of the work, the level of expertise required, and the values involved, and the results obtained.
4.2. JDTlaw informs both business and consumer clients on the estimated fee, before the work is commenced. If it is difficult to provide an estimate, JDTlaw will inform the client of the criteria for the calculation of the fee, such as hourly rates. The rate depends on the case, see below, and as a rule, the hourly rate will be less for non-legal consultancy tasks (e.g. on business strategies or other business issues) compared to the rate for legal services.
4.3. Where applicable, the possibilities for insurance coverage and legal aid are always examined.
4.4. JDTlaw may request advance payment of fees for legal services or disbursements before work commences.
4.5. Disbursements. All external costs and expenses agreed upon in connection with the matter are invoiced on a regular basis.
4.6. All cases are invoiced upon completion of the tasks agreed upon. Long-term cases are usually invoiced at appropriate intervals – usually monthly or quarterly.
4.7. JDTlaws terms of payment are 14 days net from the date of invoice. In case of late payment, interest is calculated in accordance with the Danish Interest Act.
5. Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest
6.1. JDTlaw maintains confidentiality concerning its cases.
6.2. JDTlaw does not accept cases that involve conflicts of interest between the clients of the company.
6. Information on clients, responsibility, insurance
6.1. JDTlaw is required to retrieve identity information about all its clients. If the case is covered by the Money Laundering Act – in general cases involving capital transfers – JDTlaw is required to keep this identity information about the client on the file.
6.2. JDTlaw is liable for the advice given to its clients according to the general rules of Danish law.
7. Governing law and jurisdiction
7.1. Any dispute between a client and Master of Law Jakob Dahl Thomsen is to be settled in accordance with Danish law and may only be brought before Danish courts.
Adjusted June 2021