Europe Guide 2026 : Finland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Avance
Transactions are at the core of what we do. Our team advises clients in their most demanding mergers and acquisitions, joint venture structures, and related arrangements and is recognized as a Tier 1 advisor for all types of corporate and M&A transactions. We believe in the value of bringing the right team and senior attention to each project and understand the importance of effective project management.
Our firm has the capability and resources to execute high-end transaction projects from commencement to completion, including strategic planning, corporate structuring, due diligence, negotiation and documentation. We leverage the firm’s shared expertise to achieve the best results for our clients.
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Avance is a corporate law powerhouse which regularly acts for private equity houses, venture capital investors and listed companies on high-value and complex M&A deals. The law firm represents domestic and international clients and is frequently seen handling transactions with cross-border elements.
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Avance advised Voltan Energy and its shareholders on a transaction where InfraRed Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Voltan Energy.
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The team has a strong combination of technical legal know-how and a pragmatic approach to complex issues.
It is a very strong team that is very knowledgeable regarding M&A transactions.
Avance understands the value it creates for its clients.
They come up with a comprehensive view of the situation and are flexible. They understand the commercial aspects and the goal of each investment, so they know what's important to get the deal done.
The firm has an extremely effective, straightforward team and approach.
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Ulf-Henrik Kull maintains a revered position in the Finnish M&A market. He regularly advises on high-value transactions in both the public and private spheres, and is further noted for his cross-border expertise.
I appreciate Ilkka Perheentupa's knowledge of the industry, the transactions and the regulations. He is able to give very good insights on various matters.
Ilkka is a superb M&A lawyer with second-to-none substantive matter knowledge and service-mindedness.
Ilkka is one of the smartest lawyers I have worked with. He has very strong technical know-how, is very hard-working and takes a pragmatic approach to complex issues.
We are super happy with how he acts and handles things. He spends a lot of time with clients and we appreciate his support on things.
Anders Floman is a well-regarded figure in the Finnish M&A market. He is well placed to advise corporate clients and private equity funds on acquisition and divestment matters, including complex cross-border transactions.
He is very collected and very knowledgeable.
Anders has a very good way of explaining and breaking down issues, especially for the non-legal members of the team, making sure everyone is clear on every matter.
Anders is a deal-maker.
Anders is a super lawyer. He is fast to respond and fixes things.
Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa is head of Avance's M&A practice. He is reputed for his assistance to private equity houses with acquisitions and investments.
He is very constructive and knowledgeable. He has a very good commercial mindset in negotiations, not limiting his input to only legal terms and showing good commercial sense.
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Carl-Henrik Wallin
Sampsa Suominen
Valtteri Tapala
Jaakko Kuusimäki
Mathias Lindqvist
Christoffer Charpentier
Björn Söderblom
Henrikki Tahkokallio
Rasmus Sundström
Robin Nordblad
Elisa Heinonen
Henrik Aro
Niklas Suni
Anton Johans
Leevi Mehtäjärvi
Toni Kuosmanen-Hesselgren
Laura Hartzell
Lotta Nahkala
Hilma Parvela
Jessica Grönholm
Sonja Heiskala
Erik Rosin
Imade Okungbowa
Miira Heikkinen
Ella Lindström
Annika Lindholm
Karla Tollet
Tomas Munck
Kaisa Hyry
Eeva Riivari
Siiri Heikkilä
Eeva Heinonen
Theresa Segercrantz
Yuliia Avdeiuk
Elias Eronen
Kaius Niskakangas
Kaapo Havuluoto
Miia Salo
Annika Harju
Martina Simpanen
Victor Fagerlund
Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa
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