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 and Senior Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets (1998-1999, 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
2019
Ilkka Perheentupa is “highly knowledgeable in the customer’s business and strategically important legal aspects. Number one in customer-orientation in Finland. Very flexible and always delivers excellent results.”
IFLR1000 2019
2018
Rising in the rankings on the back of excellent client feedback, Ilkka Perheentupa is lauded for his attention to detail, his negotiation skills and customer-focused approach. One source notes: “He is client-oriented and easy to work with, he knows the business well, is a great listener and can hit the ground running quite easily.”
Chambers Global 2018
2017
Ilkka Perheentupa acts for funds and industrial clients on M&A transactions, as well as shareholder, corporate and contractual matters. He is also a member of the New York State Bar and frequently acts for clients on US law implications of deals and US-inbound investments into Finland. He is described by clients as “a very dynamic and talented person who is technically gifted, pragmatic and experienced, with an international background.”
Chambers Europe 2017