Clients appreciate the breadth of the firm’s capabilities and the collaboration of the lawyers throughout the organisation: “I think they have a very good and talented team who like to work together. They are all specialists as well, with a broad range for a relatively small firm.“ Sources also praised the firm’s working culture, with one client reporting: “They are very reliable and available: it is a partner-driven organisation and it gave very good advice throughout the process. A fantastic firm.”
Chambers Europe 2017
Clients commend the team for its “in-depth knowledge and strong negotiation skills.“ According to clients, the lawyers are “very effective and very good.”
Chambers Europe 2017
Clients say the team offers “excellent quality, billing flexibility and is capable of handling cross-border transactions“ while also noting its “outstanding knowledge of covered bonds.“ The firm also receives plaudits for the qualities of its individuals, with interviewees describing the lawyers as “knowledgeable, responsive and practical.”
Chambers Europe 2017
The team draws praise from clients for its “quick responses“ and “to-the-point advice.“ According to clients, the lawyers are “able to learn fast, very approachable and client-friendly.”
Chambers Europe 2017
“It is not easy to work with a Finnish law firm from the US but they managed the work extremely well and I was impressed that they were always responsive. I would be more than happy to choose this firm again.”
IFLR1000 2017
“I really appreciated the substance, efficiency, practicality and scheduling of their work and their ability to minimise the costs on the client’s wallet and time – it would be a pleasure to work with them again.”
IFLR1000 2017
“They are a very good firm with very good lawyers,” says one client.
“In fact, the firm is full of them.”
The team receives wide-ranging praise, with its strategy to provide a senior lawyer-orientated service. The success of this is confirmed by one client:
“Avance are a small firm that refuse to have excessive administration departments or bloated teams. You have direct access to the best lawyers without the additional cost that bigger law firm charge for their excesses.”
IFLR1000 2017