“The cutting-edge combination of high capabilities in tax law and understanding the client’s business. Based on this, Sebastian Kellas and his team provide solutions which not only solve the tax issue at hand but also fit the client’s business strategies. This is truly unique, and we highly appreciate this.”
“Team provided great professional work on legal and tax-related matters.”
“They are subject matter experts in their field and drill into the matters they are looking at.”
“Avance tax team has an excellent understanding of insurance sector-related tax matters.”
The Legal 500 2025, Tax
“The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship built with the team. The lawyers understand the client’s financial structure and history very well and it makes the collaboration very easy.”
“Experienced team, able to deliver on a wide range of finance transactions.”
The Legal 500 2025, Banking and Finance
Avance’s Employment practice is recognised as a Firm to watch.
The Legal 500 2025, Employment
“The team is highly competent, skilful, and customer orientated.”
“The team is very experienced.”
The Legal 500 2025, EU and competition
“Avance is distinguished by a very strong understanding of business and a concrete grip on how business is done. They are fast to find the core questions and practical solutions and alternatives for action. They are a very convincing and knowledgeable partner throughout. The customer journey Avance provides gives us as a customer a reassurance that we are in good hands.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Restructuring/Insolvency
“We especially appreciate the law firm’s excellent multidisciplinary expertise.”
“The lawyers are very fast and reactive. They provide good advice and a transactional mindset.”
“Avance is very experienced in the most challenging merger clearance cases in Finland.”
Chambers Europe 2025, Competition/European Law
“The firm has a very good understanding of the law and experience in different solutions.”
“Avance has a very strong team all around that is efficient, fast and really available.”
“It is easy to seek advice from the firm as its response times are prompt.”
“Avance is business-minded and focuses on the relevant matters with substance and not get stuck with technical issues.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2025, Banking & Finance