Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Finland
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
The firm has an extremely effective, straightforward team and approach.
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.
Avance understands the value it creates for its clients.
It is a very strong team that is very knowledgeable regarding M&A transactions.
The team has a strong combination of technical legal know-how and a pragmatic approach to complex issues.
Work Highlights
Avance advised Voltan Energy and its shareholders on a transaction where InfraRed Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in Voltan Energy.
Notable practitioners
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.
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.
Ilkka is a superb M&A lawyer with second-to-none substantive matter knowledge and service-mindedness.
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.
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.
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 super lawyer. He is fast to respond and fixes things.
He is very collected and very knowledgeable.
Anders is a deal-maker.
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.