About

Provided by Avance Attorneys

Transactions are at the core of what we do. Our team advises clients in their most demanding mergers and acquisitions, joint venture structures, and related arrangements. We believe in the value of bringing the right team and senior attention to each project and understand the importance of effective project management. Our firm has the capability and resources to execute high-end transaction projects from commencement to completion, including strategic planning, corporate structuring, due diligence, negotiation and documentation. We leverage the firm’s shared expertise to achieve the results that our clients are after.


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Finland
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

Avance Attorneys is a corporate law powerhouse which regularly acts for private equity houses, venture capital investors and listed companies on high-value and complex M&A deals. The law firm represents domestic and international clients and is frequently seen handling transactions with cross-border elements.

Work Highlights

Provided by Avance Attorneys
  • Avance Attorneys advised Adelis Equity Partners Fund III in relation to its public cash tender offer for all shares of Avidly.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ulf-Henrik Kull
1
Ulf-Henrik Kull
1
Band 1

Ulf-Henrik Kull maintains a leading position in the Finnish corporate/M&A market. He regularly advises on high-value transactions in both the public and private spheres, and is further noted for his cross-border expertise.

"Ulf-Henrik Kull has been in the business a long time and is very active."

Ilkka Perheentupa
2
Ilkka Perheentupa
2
Band 2

Ilkka Perheentupa is managing partner of Avance Attorneys. He regularly represents private equity houses and technology companies in a range of transactional and corporate matters. He often acts on mandates with cross-border elements and is admitted to the New York State Bar.

"Ilkka Perheentupa is good to deal with. He's also New York-qualified, which gives him an international touch."

"He is very client- and solution-oriented."

"Ilkka has strong commercial awareness combined with extensive legal experience."

Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa
4
Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4

Advancing in the rankings, Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa is head of Avance's M&A practice. He is reputed for his assistance to private equity houses with acquisitions and investments, and is particularly active across the transportation and energy sectors.

"Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa has excellent knowledge and commercial awareness. He is always very responsive."

"He has good availability and is very strong commercially - one of the most commercial lawyers. He is someone you can trust to always look out for the client's best interests."

Anders Floman
U
Anders Floman
U
Up and Coming

Anders Floman continues to build on his solid reputation in the Finnish M&A market. He is well placed to advise corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisition and divestment matters.

"Anders Floman is very responsive and offers a great level of service."

Ranked Lawyers at
Avance Attorneys

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Finland

Corporate/M&A

Ulf-Henrik Kull
1
Ulf-Henrik Kull
1
Band 1
Ilkka Perheentupa
2
Ilkka Perheentupa
2
Band 2
Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa
4
Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa
Head of Corporate/M&A
4
Band 4
Anders Floman
U
Anders Floman
U
Up and Coming

Members

Provided by Avance Attorneys

Björn Söderblom

Carl-Henrik Wallin

Christoffer Charpentier

Elisa Heinonen

Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa

Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa

Head of Department

Henrikki Tahkokallio

Mathias Lindqvist

Rasmus Sundström

Robin Nordblad

Sampsa Suominen

Clients

Provided by Avance Attorneys

Adelis Equity Partners

Allianz Capital Partners

Alma Media

Altor Equity Partners

Amer Sports

Ardian

Bravida

Bridgepoint

CVC Capital Partners

CapMan Buyout

CapMan Infra

Clearfield, Inc.

DoorDash, Inc.

Elenia

Enreach

Fortaco Group

Garda Sikring

Intera Partners

Investcorp

KKR

Keskisuomalainen

Liidio Oy (Leadfeeder)

Loimua

MB Funds

Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA)

Mandatum Asset Management

Mercell

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA

Neova

Nordic Capital

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Procuritas

Rettig Group

Reworks

Standout Capital

Summa Equity

Tradeka-Yhtiöt

Triton Equity Partners

Verdane

Verso Capital

Industries

Provided by Avance Attorneys

Energy & Infrastructure

Games and Entertainment

Healthcare

Investment Funds

Life Sciences

Media and Communications

Policy and Regulation

Private Equity

Real Estate and Construction

Technology and Innovations

Venture Capital