“Professional, prompt, pragmatic.”
IFLR1000 2023, Financial services regulatory
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 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
“Great team to help with especially R&D and innovation policy related matters.”
The Legal 500 2022, Intellectual property
“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
“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