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
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
- Avance Attorneys advised Adelis Equity Partners Fund III in relation to its public cash tender offer for all shares of Avidly.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Avance Attorneys is able to take a very commercial approach on key matters. Its lawyers look for solutions rather than just pointing out challenges."
"The team is so self-directing. It's the best in this area in the whole of Helsinki. The practice is independent so we don't need to meet and advise the lawyers all the time."
"Avance Attorneys is involved in some very high-level transactions. It has really good lawyers there."
"Avance stands out from the rest of the market."
"The lawyers are very client-oriented, super flexible and solution-oriented. They want to find the best solution for the client."
"Avance Attorneys is able to take a very commercial approach on key matters. Its lawyers look for solutions rather than just pointing out challenges."
"The team is so self-directing. It's the best in this area in the whole of Helsinki. The practice is independent so we don't need to meet and advise the lawyers all the time."
"Avance Attorneys is involved in some very high-level transactions. It has really good lawyers there."
"Avance stands out from the rest of the market."
"The lawyers are very client-oriented, super flexible and solution-oriented. They want to find the best solution for the client."
Notable Practitioners
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 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."
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 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
Finland
Members
Provided by Avance Attorneys
Björn Söderblom
Carl-Henrik Wallin
Christoffer Charpentier
Elisa Heinonen
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