Europe Guide 2026 : Finland
Ranked Individual
Provided by Avance
When financial pressure arises, all stakeholders—whether debtor companies, creditors, or shareholders—need clear, strategic guidance to protect value and secure the best possible outcome. We partner with all sides to navigate complex financial distress situations with commercially focused solutions that preserve business continuity and unlock opportunity.
Our experienced team advises clients on out-of-court refinancing and voluntary restructuring negotiations—including pre-pack solutions—as well as formal insolvency proceedings. We represent clients also in insolvency-related disputes such as claw-back claims, director and board liability cases, and damage claims.
In distressed M&A, we support identifying, structuring, and executing transactions involving financially troubled assets or businesses.
Additionally, our lawyers are regularly appointed as administrators in corporate restructuring proceedings, delivering practical leadership in complex turnaround situations.
Provided by Chambers
Avance operates a robust restructuring practice, advising lenders and investors on restructuring and bankruptcy matters, as well as the liquidation of assets. The law firm is additionally well placed to handle both contentious and cross-border mandates.
Provided by Chambers
The team of lawyers offers clear and practical advice and a solid service.
Avance has a very concrete understanding of real-world realities combined with a very high-level grasp of the legal framework.
Provided by Chambers
Salla Suominen represents clients in insolvency-related disputes, including recovery claims.
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
Provided by Avance
Sari Wallgren
Robin Nordblad
Tytti Laajanen
Valle-Veikko Eronen
Vilma Makkonen
Saara Sorvaniemi
Antti Aro
Essi Paavolainen
Donya Baya
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