Ilkka
Perheentupa
Partner
Ilkka 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. In addition to his practice under Finnish law, Ilkka regularly advises clients with respect to their investments in the United States and US law implications of their operations. 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, Partner 2011–
- 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
2021
Ilkka Perheentupa is recognised as a Global Leader in M&A.
Who’s Who Legal 2021
2021
Ilkka Perheentupa is recognised as a leading individual in Commercial, Corporate & M&A.
The Legal 500 2021
2021
Ilkka Perheentupa is “very sharp, commercially minded, looks after his clients well, is diligent and is not afraid to give advice,” according to one source.
Chambers Europe & Global 2021