With a long history of excellence in the technology marketplace, Finnish companies often appear at the forefront of technological innovation globally. The Finnish market also provides increasing opportunities for innovator companies from around the world. Our team has broad experience in supporting the success of clients, ranging from emerging technology startups to leading global players. Working with a wide spectrum of technology matters, our team provides agile and cutting-edge advice and assistance fitted to each client’s needs. This may include services such as advisory on intellectual property strategy and monetization, commercial agreements and strategic alliances, data privacy and other regulatory advice, dispute resolution and all types of transactional assignments specifically in the technology sphere.
Rankings
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
Avance recognized as a ”Leading” Legal Advisor in Nordics and as an “Established” Legal Advisor to Technology deals in EMEA.
MergerLinks 2022
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