“Regarding strengths that distinguish this department from others in the industry, it is highly knowledgeable, has a track record and knowledge of the most relevant past deals and also, the firm is a pleasure to work with.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Capital Markets
“I am beyond happy and would recommend their services to anyone. Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. They are excellent. They are the best advisors I have had.”
“A strength which distinguishes the firm from others in this industry is its superior customer orientation, not only following customer’s instructions, but also advising us in decision-making, negotiation strategy and communications. This is a driving value for us.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Intellectual Property
“Avance has a skilled and professional team able to handle fact-heavy matters in international arbitration.”
Chambers Global 2025, International & Cross-Border Capabilities
Avance has once again been ranked #1 for willingness to recommend in the overall All Tier 1 category in the Kantar Prospera Law Firm Review Finland 2025. In addition, Avance is also recognised as #1 for legal advisory, and #1 for strategic speaking partner in All Tier 1.
Kantar Prospera Tier 1 Law Firm Review Finland 2025
Avance’s Competition team has achieved the highest “Elite” ranking in the Global Competition Review’s GCR 100 2025, Finland edition.
GCR 100 2025
Avance has once again been broadly recognized by IFLR1000, a guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. In the 34th edition (2024/2025), the firm achieved Tier 1 rankings for both M&A and Banking and finance in Finland, while also securing high rankings in the areas of Capital markets and Project development. Furthermore, 14 partners of the firm are recognised in their respective fields of expertise. In addition, Sari Wallgren is once again selected as Women Leader.
IFLR1000 2024/2025
Avance has achieved Tier 2 rankings in both the Tax controversy and Transactional tax categories, reflecting our team’s dedication to providing top-tier tax advisory services. Additionally, Avance received Tier 3 rankings in General corporate tax and Indirect tax, with the latter marking our debut in this category. Partner Sebastian Kellas continues to earn recognition as ‘Highly Regarded’ in the Real estate and Transactional tax. Antti Leppänen, is again named ‘Highly Regarded’ in Tax controversy, while Senior Associate Janina Järvi is celebrated as a ‘Rising Star’ in Transactional tax.
ITR World Tax 2025