A combination of demographic, consumer and technology trends is dramatically remodeling the media landscape. Consumer demand for instant access to content anywhere and anytime, combined with an upsurge of new different players, content creators and technologies, require swift action both within published media and advertising – without forgetting consumer privacy. Our team provides vital advisory in taking these actions varying from transactional and structural advisory to policy and regulation.
Rankings
2025
“Very good match of talented senior people and younger, hard-working, smart people. Avance is a modern practice with a very good reputation of being diligent, smart and productive.”
“Wide knowledge. They also have a wide network of partners that they can recommend for attached services and business.”
The Legal 500 2025, TMT
2024
“The Avance team has exemplary performance and competence for equity rounds and especially for start-up and growth companies. They do not only provide legal services, but are able to consult and advice on business perspectives as well.”
“Commitment, professionalism, flexibility in availability, level of service out pars all other service providers. Fun people to work with!”
“Pragmatic approach to client work. What we’ve liked about working with Avance is not only their professionalism around legal advice, but also their ability to apply legal advice in a business context.”
The Legal 500 2024, TMT
2023
“They know how to take things quickly and start working on the assignment, taking into account the client’s schedule and other important issues. Their reporting and communication are in an understandable form and efficient. There always have the right person in the team to join the assignment.”
“The most pragmatic and experienced tech team in Finland.”
“Team has excellent pedigree and long-standing experience in technology start-up law and they are very good in M&A. They also have great industry knowledge from (mobile) gaming.”
The Legal 500 2023, TMT
2022
“Great team with lots of expertise on the R&D focused and regulated side of the TMT sector, they’re great help for our R&D team and have great understanding on innovation policy etc. Avance are a pleasure to work with they’re very accommodating for client requirements. Very good commercial understanding.”
The Legal 500 2022, TMT
2020
“Avance Attorneys Ltd leverages its corporate capabilities to advise clients across the technology, media and telecoms industries on a range of mandates including financings, acquisitions and regulatory matters. Noteworthy clients include media organisations, electronic entertainment companies and telecoms operators.”
The Legal 500 2020, TMT