Our capital markets team advises both bidders and target companies in public takeover situations, including governance, board advisory matters, and defense strategies. We act for public companies, issuers, investors, investment banks, and other market participants in connection with various capital market transactions, such as private placements, bond offerings, rights issues, IPOs and other public offerings of equity securities and buy-back programs. We also advise our clients in corporate governance, disclosure, and insider matters and provide regulatory advice to international securities and financial institutions, as well as investment funds in their establishment and cross-border provision of services in Finland.
Rankings
2022
“The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. The broad and very in-depth knowledge of their lawyers really differentiate their services. We have been very pleased with their services on, inter alia, corporate goverance, disclosure and insider matters. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship built with the team. A long-term client relationship has been an advantage to the client.”
“Nice to work with. Easy going and smooth communication.”
“Deep knowledge of regulations and application into practice. Very fast and efficient team for rather big documentary needs. Good ability to find solutions that fit each case at hand.”
“Extremely available and able to turn around fast. Good knowledge on how bankers think about DCM documentation and terms. Reliable partners to solve issues when they arise.”
The Legal 500 2022, Capital markets
2021
“Experienced and creative team in structured finance platforms.”
“Extremely flexible team which is able to respond and allocate resources in line with urgent customer needs.”
The Legal 500 2021, Capital Markets
2020
“Avance Attorneys Ltd handles a range of capital markets matters including public transactions, block trades, IPOs, bond issuances, and dual-track private equity exits. Practice head Robin Nordblad is an experienced transactional lawyer with a particular focus on financing and debt capital markets work.”
The Legal 500 2020, Capital Markets