Director and officer liability, auditor liability and advisor liability

Over the years, our specialists have participated in some of the most complex professional liability lawsuits in Denmark.

Over the years, our specialists have participated in some of the most complex professional liability lawsuits in Denmark.

The role of director, officer, auditor or advisor entails great responsibility. In certain situations, a close examination of whether this responsibility has been properly discharged will be called for. In the event of a company’s bankruptcy, a subscription of shares or a transfer of undertaking, it may be relevant to clarify whether a loss could have been prevented by acting differently.

Attorneys specialising in liability lawsuits

We have extensive experience in handling liability lawsuits from having participated in some of the most complex cases in this field in Denmark. Our efforts are sharply focused on making the right strategic decisions as early as possible in the process and on narrowing the case in order to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. For instance, we have acted as attorneys for Finansiel Stabilitet in issues relating to the liability of the directors, officers and auditors of ebh Bank. As trustees in bankruptcy of IT Factory A/S, we conducted a lawsuit against the audit firm of KPMG involving a claim for compensation of some DKK 1 billion.

Assistance in cases involving advisor liability

We provide assistance at all stages related to the institution and litigation of liability lawsuits. Our expertise includes cases concerning:

  • Director liability
  • Officer liability
  • Auditor liability
  • Attorney liability.

We conduct liability lawsuits before the ordinary courts of law as well as complaints cases before professional appeals boards such as the Danish Complaint Board of Banking Services (Pengeinstitutankenævnet), the Disciplinary Board of the Danish Bar and Law Society (Advokatnævnet) and the Disciplinary Board of FSR – Danish Auditors (Revisornævnet).