Ilkka
Perheentupa
Managing Partner
Ilkka is the Managing Partner of Avance. He represents fund and industrial clients in mergers and acquisitions, investment and capital markets transactions, as well as shareholder, contractual and corporate matters. He has spent a significant part of his career in a corporate, capital markets and private equity practice in New York and London. Industries that Ilkka has recently served include private equity and venture capital, energy and infrastructure, gaming, media and entertainment, and technology. In addition to a Finnish law degree, Ilkka is also admitted to the New York State Bar.
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Managing Partner 2022–
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner (2011–2021)
- Goldman, Sachs & Co., Merchant Banking – Principal Investment Area, New York (2010–2011)
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York, Senior Associate, Transactions – Private Equity (2006–2010)
- Hannes Snellman, Helsinki, Associate (1998–1999), Senior Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets (2002–2006)
- Latham & Watkins LLP, London, Capital Markets Associate (2000–2002)
Education
- LL.M. (Corporate), NYU Law School and Georgetown University, Fulbright Scholarship, 2000
- Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 1999
- MBA studies at NYU Stern and Helsinki Business Schools
Rankings
2023
Ilkka Perheentupa ranked as “Highly regarded”.
“Solution-oriented, innovative and good communicator.”
IFLR1000 2023
2022
Ilkka Perheentupa is recognised as a leading individual in Commercial, Corporate & M&A.
“Ilkka Perheentupa is an extremely versatile and knowledgeable M&A lawyer. He understands the client’s needs and offers excellent availability and responsiveness. His knowledge of our business sector and the related legal framework is very much appreciated.”
The Legal 500 2022
2022
Sources say: “He is an excellent lawyer. He has a commercial mindset, understands the client’s needs and is solution-oriented in complex situations.”
Chambers Europe 2022