Financial services
Financial institutions and other financial services providers are facing the opportunities and challenges of the continuously changing market conditions and regulatory landscape. Our team provides advice to financial services providers as well as their investors and clients in relation to the full spectrum of financial products, services and transactions, including, e.g., debt financing and equity market transactions, derivatives and structured instruments, as well as in a wide range of regulatory, compliance, tax, distressed and contractual matters.
We are regularly involved in acquisitions, disposals and other significant projects in the banking, insurance, asset management, consumer lending, payment services and FinTech sectors. Our team also has broad experience in providing comprehensive tax and structuring advice to participants in the financial services industry.
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Avance has once again been broadly recognized by IFLR1000, a guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. In the 35th edition (2025/2026), we achieved high rankings across all our ranked practices – M&A, Banking and finance, Capital markets and Project development. Furthermore, 15 of our lawyers are recognized in their respective fields of expertise. In addition, Sari Wallgren is once again named as Women Leader.
IFLR1000 2025/2026
“The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship built with the team. The lawyers understand the client’s financial structure and history very well and it makes the collaboration very easy.”
“Experienced team, able to deliver on a wide range of finance transactions.”
The Legal 500 2025, Banking and Finance
“The firm has a very good understanding of the law and experience in different solutions.”
“Avance has a very strong team all around that is efficient, fast and really available.”
“It is easy to seek advice from the firm as its response times are prompt.”
“Avance is business-minded and focuses on the relevant matters with substance and not get stuck with technical issues.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2025, Banking & Finance
Avance has once again been broadly recognized by IFLR1000, a guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. In the 34th edition (2024/2025), the firm achieved Tier 1 rankings for both M&A and Banking and finance in Finland, while also securing high rankings in the areas of Capital markets and Project development. Furthermore, 14 partners of the firm are recognised in their respective fields of expertise. In addition, Sari Wallgren is once again selected as Women Leader.
Avance is Tier 1 ranked in Banking and finance.
“The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship and the long-term relationship built with the team. Due to this advantage, their lawyers understand the client’s financial structure and history very well and it makes the collaboration very easy.”
“They seek a close relationship with the client in order to understand the needs better. Always very approachable and available.”
“The team is well versed and has all the required skillsets to process even complex multi-territory banking matters as lead counsel.”
The Legal 500 2024, Banking and finance
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