Rankings
For the second consecutive year, Mergermarket has awarded Avance the Finland M&A Legal Adviser of the Year Award.
Mergermarket European M&A Awards 2022
Avance recognized as a ”Leading” Legal Advisor in Nordics and as an “Established” Legal Advisor to Technology deals in EMEA.
MergerLinks 2022
“Professional, prompt, experienced.”
IFLR1000 2023, Banking and finance
“Fast, knowledgeable, responsive, flexible.”
IFLR1000 2023, Capital markets
“Professional, prompt, pragmatic.”
IFLR1000 2023, Financial services regulatory
“Excellent project leading skills and understanding of complex divestment and carve-out matters in the global business environment. Hands on and can-do attitude.”
“Practical, hands-on and flexible approach to projects.”
“Commercial, high responsiveness, straightforward.”
“Commercial understanding is good and they can work around/communicate clearly on nice to haves and must haves. Value for money of the service is also pleasing compared to peers.”
IFLR1000 2023, M&A
“The law firm is very precise and meticulous in the work they prepare and provide. They are also very plugged in to the local network.”
IFLR1000 2023, Project development: Infrastructure
Avance receives Tier 2 rankings in the General corporate tax, Tax controversy and Transactional tax categories. Partner Sebastian Kellas continues to be recognized as ‘Highly Regarded’ in the Real estate and Transactional tax categories.
ITR World Tax 2023
Avance, together with leading Norwegian law firm Wiersholm, was selected as winner of the category “Best Law Firm: Nordics” at the 13th edition of the ILASA – International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards, organized by Leaders League.
ILASA – International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards 2022
“The team is dedicated, well organized and respectful of deadlines. The team stands out especially with its outstanding co-ordination on transactional matters. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship built with the team. A long-term client relationship has been an advantage to the client.”
“Smart, capable, fast, commercial.”
“Very client-minded team that scales up and down easily depending on client needs.”
The Legal 500 2022, Commercial, Corporate and M&A
“The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. The broad and very in-depth knowledge of their lawyers really differentiate their services. We have been very pleased with their services on finance matters. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship built with the team. A long-term client relationship has been an advantage to the client.”
“The team builds a close relationship with clients and knows the needs very well as a result. They are always available and can meet very tight deadlines. We also receive innovative ideas and good sparring for problems that may require solutions.”
“More personal approach to the problems more akin to in-house general counsel approach. We like the deep knowledge and ability to contrast our deal packages with broad market examples.”
“Hard-working team. Preparations for a closing of a transaction are done more in advance than with other firms.”
The Legal 500 2022, Banking and finance
“We’re very pleased with Avance’s team. They are not the biggest in town but certainly innovative. I believe they were one of the first law firms in Finland to employ a high profile economist and this has added lots of value for us.”
“We appreciate the concrete recommendations and practical advice we get from this strong team.”
“Reliable, adaptive, professional, easy-going. They serve well in many ways – not just legally but also in communication, advocacy and economical surveys.”
The Legal 500 2022, EU and competition
“I recommend Avance’s real estate practice because of the extraordinary commitment both from their partners and associates.”
“They are very professional and they know our business and procedures very well. During the years they have been able to support and advise us in a way that corresponds with our way of doing business. They work very efficiently and fast. They are also good at negotiating the deal on our behalf in a very polite and friendly way.”
“The team really knows our business and always look for best possible solutions for the client. Compared to other firms I have really felt I’m getting outstanding service in all areas.”
The Legal 500 2022, Real estate and construction
“The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. The broad and very in-depth knowledge of their lawyers really differentiate their services. We have been very pleased with their services on, inter alia, corporate goverance, disclosure and insider matters. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship built with the team. A long-term client relationship has been an advantage to the client.”
“Nice to work with. Easy going and smooth communication.”
“Deep knowledge of regulations and application into practice. Very fast and efficient team for rather big documentary needs. Good ability to find solutions that fit each case at hand.”
“Extremely available and able to turn around fast. Good knowledge on how bankers think about DCM documentation and terms. Reliable partners to solve issues when they arise.”
The Legal 500 2022, Capital markets
“Clear and uncomplicated, practical advice.”
“The Avance team has a nice range and has over the years covered a wide range of topics for us, everything from tenant disputes to negotiating with city representatives on our behalf.”
“The team is very competent, agile and fast.”
“To the point people, pragmatic, result oriented, competent and fast. Valuable advice received on difficult cases.”
The Legal 500 2022, Dispute resolution
“Great team to help with especially R&D and innovation policy related matters.”
The Legal 500 2022, Intellectual property