Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
Band 2
About
Provided by Avance Attorneys
We advise clients on matters relating to competition law, state aid and market regulation. As part of this regulatory advisory practice, our attorneys also manage merger control filings in connection with our transactional practice. Members of our team have broad experience in effectively managing diverse regulatory proceedings and matters at the EU and domestic levels and in interacting with the various EU and domestic institutions.
Chambers Review
Avance Attorneys is noted for its strength in merger clearance notifications, with a particular focus on transactions that involve filings in several of the Nordic jurisdictions. The law firm is a popular choice with private equity houses and investment funds. In addition, the team handles compliance matters, dawn raids and public procurement disputes.
Work Highlights
- Avance advised Triton Equity Partners on the competition law aspects of its proposed acquisition of Caverion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team got a grasp of a somewhat complex matter really quickly and was able to provide very clear advice."
"Avance gives us concise advice at quick pace."
"The team is very client oriented, super flexible, solution oriented and wants to find the best solution for us."
"The team got a grasp of a somewhat complex matter really quickly and was able to provide very clear advice."
"Avance gives us concise advice at quick pace."
"The team is very client oriented, super flexible, solution oriented and wants to find the best solution for us."
Notable Practitioners
Asko Lindqvist joined the firm in the summer of 2023. He has particular experience in merger control proceedings.
"He knows our business and style. I trust him to speak with the business people, we can treat him like an internal person. He is all-in and jumps in to assist things."
"He has a very good reputation in the market, is very experienced, has good ideas and knows how to approach things."
Katja Jaakkola has a strong focus on assisting clients with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed mergers and foreign direct investments. She also acts for clients on competition law investigations and compliance matters.
"She is very pleasant to work with, and provides an efficient service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Avance Attorneys
Finland
Members
Provided by Avance Attorneys
Emmi Ovaskainen
Jenna Lampinen
Johanna Salo
Head of Department
Laura Kauppila
Tuuli Dunder
Clients
Provided by Avance Attorneys
Adelis Equity Partners
Alma Media Oyj
Altor Equity Partners
Berner Oy
CVC Capital Partners
CapMan Oyj
Clearfield, Inc.
Hologic, Inc.
If P&C Insurance Ltd (publ)
Intera Partners
Investcorp
Keskisuomalainen Oyj
MB Funds
Mehiläinen Yhtiöt Oy
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
NCC Property Development
Procuritas Capital Investors
Sponsor Capital Oy
Standout Capital
Summa Equity AB
Synlab Finland Oy
Tradeka-Yhtiöt Oy
Triton Equity Partners
Industries
Provided by Avance Attorneys
Energy and Infrastructure
Gaming
Healthcare
Insurance and Pension Institutions
Life Science
Media and Communications
Policy and Regulation