“Professional, prompt, experienced.”
IFLR1000 2023, Banking and finance
“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
“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