Avance has a reputation in Finland for high-level transactional work, including cross-border instructions. Clients appreciate the team’s top-quality support on international matters with a centre of gravity in Finland, and the firm acts in both lead and local counsel roles for its global clients. The firm is particularly well geared towards cross-border M&A and financing transactions in the Nordic region on behalf of Finnish-listed companies, Nordic players and global entities. It has an especially thriving inbound practice, including assignments for high-profile names in the private equity, energy and infrastructure sectors. The firm is developing its offering with growing strength across different specialisms, including tax and disputes. It also assists clients with cross-border compliance and risk management. Sources underline the firm’s robust contacts with practices overseas: “Their network has proven to be valuable in international cases. They have been able to provide us with connections to other local law firms.”
Chambers Global 2021, International & Cross-Border Capabilities Department