Rankings

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

“Great team with lots of expertise on the R&D focused and regulated side of the TMT sector, they’re great help for our R&D team and have great understanding on innovation policy etc. Avance are a pleasure to work with they’re very accommodating for client requirements. Very good commercial understanding.”

The Legal 500 2022, TMT

Avance has received Mergermarket’s European M&A Awards 2021 – Finland M&A Legal Adviser of the Year Award.

Mergermarket European M&A Awards 2021

Clients appreciate the law firm’s “proactive service” and highlight the lawyers’ “business-minded and pragmatic approach.”

Chambers Europe 2022, Banking & Finance

Avance Attorneys is a corporate powerhouse regularly acting for private equity houses, venture capital investors and listed companies on high-value and complex M&A deals. “Avance has a business-oriented approach while still keeping the legal issues in focus. The law firm provides a speedy delivery with high quality.” Another client praises the law firm’s “top-tier service,” highlighting the lawyers’ “commercial mindset” and describing them as “solution-oriented and hard-working.”

Chambers Europe 2022, Corporate/M&A

“The speed of execution and responsiveness are excellent.”

Chambers Europe 2022, Energy & Natural Resources

Avance Attorneys has a market-leading department with unrivalled transactional expertise. “Avance Attorneys has been consistently outstanding.”

Chambers Europe 2022, Real Estate

“They are always available and provide solid output.”

Chambers Europe 2022, Competition/European Law