Venture and growth capital
Finland is recognized as one of the hotspots for technology startups. In addition to a booming tech sector ecosystem, the Finnish regulatory environment and stable economy have attracted significant foreign and domestic investments into both early-stage ventures and later-stage companies seeking capital for growth and expansion.
Our team has in-depth experience advising VC-backed Nordic companies from a broad range of industries, as well as leading global venture capital, growth equity investors and strategic corporate venture investors. We provide tailored, practical, solutions-oriented counsel in all matters throughout the venture capital investment lifecycle, including advisory on equity and debt financing, transactional assignments, governance, intellectual property, data privacy, corporate and securities law, commercial agreements and strategic alliances.
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Rankings
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
“Very good match of talented senior people and younger, hard-working, smart people. Avance is a modern practice with a very good reputation of being diligent, smart and productive.”
“Wide knowledge. They also have a wide network of partners that they can recommend for attached services and business.”
The Legal 500 2025, TMT
“Very strong client-first mentality. A strong combination of technical legal know-how but still a pragmatic approach to complex issues. Very impressed by their proactive approach and hard work during the whole process.”
“The team is very available and able to support on legal matters, as well as be commercial and help find solutions. The team often go above and beyond what is usually expected from lawyers, proactively thinking of solutions and looking after our needs.”
“Modern, fresh approach to deal-making.”
“Very professional and hard working. We could trust they prioritise our matters.”
The Legal 500 2025, Commercial, corporate and M&A
Avance is ranked in Band 1 in both Europe and Global guides (Corporate/M&A – Finland).
“Avance Attorneys is very strong in its ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.”
“Avance Attorneys are always easy to seek advice from them since their response times are so prompt.”
“Avance Attorneys is flexible, commercially savvy, good problem-solvers, diligent and take a holistic view of our operations in Finland.”
“I am beyond happy and would recommend their services to anyone. Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. They are excellent. They are the best advisors I have had.”
“Strengths which distinguish the firm from others in this industry are its 100% dedication to the clients, transparent and exceptional skills in best market practice, timely and professional service at all levels and relentless and trustworthy approaches.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2025, Corporate/M&A
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.
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