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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.

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Competition/European Law - Finland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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

Provided by Avance Attorneys

  • Avance advised Triton Equity Partners on the competition law aspects of its proposed acquisition of Caverion.

Strengths

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"The team got a grasp of a somewhat complex matter really quickly and was able to provide very clear advice."

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"Avance gives us concise advice at quick pace."

Competition/European Law respondent
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"The team is very client oriented, super flexible, solution oriented and wants to find the best solution for us."

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Notable Practitioners

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Asko Lindqvist
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Asko Lindqvist
2
Band 2
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."
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Katja Jaakkola
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Katja Jaakkola
Head of Competition/European Law
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Up and Coming
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."
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Competition/European Law
Asko Lindqvist
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Asko Lindqvist
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Band 2
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Katja Jaakkola
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Katja Jaakkola
Head of Competition/European Law
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Emmi Ovaskainen

Jenna Lampinen

Johanna Salo

Katja Jaakkola

Katja Jaakkola

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