Rankings
In the newly released Prospera Tier 1 Law Firm Review 2020, Avance continues to rank as #1 among all law firms in Finland as regards clients’ willingness to recommend the firm to other potential clients.
Avance also ranks again as the clear #1 law firm in Finland in a majority of all researched key categories, including legal advisory, business mindedness, strategic speaking partner, client understanding, personal contacts, project staffing, and project management.
Prospera Tier 1 Law Firm Review 2020
Several Avance experts are recognised by Who’s Who Legal:
Ulf-Henrik Kull is listed as a Global Leader in Corporate Governance and M&A. Sebastian Kellas is listed as a Global Leader in Corporate Tax. Christoffer Charpentier and Mathias Lindqvist are listed as Global Leaders in Real Estate. Christoffer is also listed as a Global Leader in Energy.
Who’s Who Legal 2019
“Avance is a top-tier M&A firm with a reputation for handling demanding work.”
IFLR1000 2020
“Excellent knowledge in the M&A sector. Proactive and efficient. Excellent at keeping deadlines.”
IFLR1000 2020
“They do a great professional job and provide a lot of helpful and important recommendations.”
IFLR1000 2020
“On the debt side of the firm’s capital markets work, a standout deal saw the firm represent a joint venture as it issued the first large Finnish real estate development bond.”
IFLR1000 2020
Impressive practice offering expertise in large, international M&A transactions. “Excellent quality of work and level of customer service. One thing that stands out is that they are very interested in the client’s business and can adapt the service.”
Chambers Europe 2019
Market-leading department universally revered for its unrivalled expertise. “If I had an issue, I would go to Avance Attorneys because the lawyers are pragmatic and solution-oriented in their approach. They focus on getting the deal through.”
Chambers Europe 2019
One interviewee hails the department as “top-notch“, while another source states: “Avance Attorneys is a first-class law firm.”
Chambers Europe 2019
Other sources highlight the team’s cross-border capabilities: “We have done international transactions with Avance Attorneys and the experience has been outstanding.”
Chambers Europe 2019
Solid banking and finance practice with an established presence in the Finnish market. Clients praise “the high attention from senior lawyers and their high availability outside office hours.”
Chambers Europe 2019
Respected firm with a developing presence in capital markets. Clients describe the lawyers as “highly skilled,” reporting that they are “really happy with them.”
Chambers Europe 2019
Mikko Alkio is described as an “experienced and skilled competition lawyer” by market sources.
Chambers Europe 2019
Salla Suominen of Avance Attorneys is an active restructuring lawyer. “Salla has very good experience in finance and restructuring.”
Chambers Europe 2019
Sources describe Avance as a “strong transaction firm” in the energy sector.
Chambers Europe 2019
“The firm provides high-quality service which is strongly partner led. This results in high quality work which is its key strength together with its professionalism.”
IFLR1000 2019