Public M&A and capital markets
“Avance stands out from the rest of the market.”
— Chambers
Our public M&A and capital markets team is known for its high level of sophistication and international experience and has been involved in some of the most complex public M&A and capital markets transactions in the Finnish market. We advise both bidders and target companies in takeover and other public M&A situations, including related governance and regulatory issues as well as matters concerning bidding and defense strategies. We also act for public companies, issuers, investors, investment banks and other market participants in connection with various capital market transactions, such as private placements, bond offerings, rights issues, IPOs and other public offerings of equity securities and buy-back programs. We bring hands-on senior attention to each project and focus not only on legal aspects, but also on ensuring efficient and seamless execution from start to finish.
In addition to transactional work, our team also provides high-end advice in a broad range of regulatory matters, including in relation to corporate governance, disclosure and insider matters as well as financial regulatory and compliance matters.
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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
“Regarding strengths that distinguish this department from others in the industry, it is highly knowledgeable, has a track record and knowledge of the most relevant past deals and also, the firm is a pleasure to work with.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Capital Markets
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.
“The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. We have been very pleased with their services. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship built with the team. A long-term client relationship has been an advantage to us.”
“They are very good with the Finnish market regulation and work a lot with M&A, IPOs and P2P transactions. Deep knowledge of bonds, listed and private. Available, hardworking and fast in delivering hefty documentation turns. Approachable and very nice to work with.”
The Legal 500 2024, Capital markets
“Our work was not an off-the-shelf thing where you can just look at other work you may have carried out, because there weren’t any other examples of this, so they had to be quite inventive. They did that very well, I must say. I was happy with their work.”
Chambers Europe 2024, Capital Markets
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