Provided by Anders Floman
Mergers and acquisitions, Public M&A and capital markets, Energy and infrastructure, Technology and innovations, Games and entertainment
Anders focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, investment and capital market transactions and general corporate advisory. Anders has extensive experience from private equity and venture capital transactions, with a particular focus on the energy, infrastructure, technology and healthcare sectors. Anders also regularly advises clients in general commercial and contractual matters.
Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner 2020–
Avance Attorneys Ltd, Senior Associate (2014–2019)
Avance Attorneys Ltd, Associate (2011–2014)
Slaughter and May (London), Visiting Lawyer, Corporate (2016–2017)
Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd, Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions (2010–2011)
Finnish Bar Association
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
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.
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.
30 items provided by Avance
CPP Investments and Equinix to acquire atNorth for USD 4 billion
Avance advises Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPP Investments") and Equinix, alongside lead counsel Slaughter and May, on the Finnish law aspects of their joint agreement to purchase atNorth from Partners Group at an enterprise value of USD 4 billion.
Procuritas divests Netcontrol to ABB
Avance advises Procuritas Capital Investors VI in its divestment of Netcontrol, a leading provider of advanced grid automation solutions, specializing in the control and monitoring of energy distribution systems, to ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation.
Aeromon and Intero – The Sniffers to merge
Avance advises Aeromon and its shareholders in a transaction whereby the company is to merge with Intero – The Sniffers.
Avance advises Sweco in the acquisition of Fimpec Group, a company specialized in consulting, engineering, and project and construction management within the green transition of the energy and industry sector.
Agilitas closes buy-out of Vivicta
Avance provided Nordic legal advice to Agilitas Private Equity LLP (“Agilitas”) on the EUR 300 million acquisition of Vivicta (previously Tietoevry Tech Services), a division of Tietoevry Oyj.
Altor divests Retta to Adelis Equity Partners
Avance advises Altor Equity Partners in the sale of Retta Oy and Retta AB (“Retta”) to Adelis Equity Partners.
Avance advises ECIT AS in the acquisition of a majority stake in TietoAkseli Group.
Invalidiliitto to sell Validia to Ambea
Avance advises Invalidiliitto, the Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities, on the sale of Validia Oy to Ambea AB (publ). Validia.
Hostaway raises $365 million growth investment
Avance advises the founders of Hostaway, a leading all-in-one vacation rental software and management system, on a $365 million strategic growth investment in Hostaway led by General Atlantic, with participation from existing investor PSG Equity.
Cargotec sells MacGregor for EUR 480 million
Avance advises Cargotec Corporation in the sale of MacGregor business area, to funds managed by Triton, for an enterprise value of EUR 480 million to support Hiab’s future growth. MacGregor is a leader in sustainable maritime cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services and
Summa Equity to acquire the recycling and waste business of Fortum for approx. EUR 800 million
Avance advises Summa Equity in the acquisition of the recycling and waste business of Fortum for approximately EUR 800 million.
Humana divests elderly care units
Avance advises Humana (listed on Nasdaq Stockholm) in the divestment of 21 elderly care units in Finland to Mehiläinen.
HappySignals receives growth investment led by Mandatum Asset Management
Avance advises HappySignals, a leading provider of IT Experience Management solutions, in its EUR 12 million funding round led by Mandatum Asset Management and joined by existing investors Nauta and Vendep Capital.
One Click LCA raises strategic growth investment from PSG and InfraVia
Avance advises One Click LCA, a world-leading decarbonization platform for the construction and manufacturing industries, in a EUR 40 million strategic growth investment from PSG and InfraVia.
Avance advises Alder Fund I AB and other shareholders in the sale of Aidon Oy, a leading Finnish supplier of smart metering and smart grid solutions for energy distribution network operators, to Gridspertise S.r.l.
Aidon to acquire Enerim’s Smart Meter Operations
Avance advises Aidon Oy, a leading Finnish supplier of smart metering and smart grid solutions for energy distribution network operators, in the acquisition of Enerim Oy’s Smart Meter Operations.
KSF Media agrees to issue shares representing a majority interest to Bonnier News
Avance advises Föreningen Konstsamfundet r.f. and its subsidiaries Mercator Media Ab and KSF Media Ab in the issue of shares representing a majority interest in KSF Media Ab to Bonnier News.
Hostaway announces $175 million strategic growth investment led by PSG
Avance advises Hostaway, a leading all-in-one vacation rental software and management system, in the $175 million strategic growth investment led by PSG, a leading growth equity firm partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to help accelerate their growth.
Aurora Infrastructure signs electrification partnership agreement
Avance advises Aurora Infrastructure in relation to its electrification partnership agreement for its customer’s new R&D, office and manufacturing campus in Oulu, Finland.
Freska to acquire Koti Puhtaaksi
Avance advises Freska Group, an on-demand online home cleaning services company operating in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Spain, in the acquisition of Koti Puhtaaksi, creating a combined entity employing over 1,300 persons.
Avance advises MB Funds in the sale of Dieta Group Oy to WestStar group.
Garda Sikring acquires Puomitek
Avance advises Garda Sikring Group AS, a portfolio company of Longship, in its acquisition of Puomitek Oy, a leading perimeter security solution provider in Finland.
Echobot and Leadfeeder to merge
Avance advises Leadfeeder and its shareholders in a transaction where Echobot, a leading provider of European sales intelligence, and Leadfeeder, a best-in-class web visitor intelligence platform, agreed to merge, creating a ground-breaking AI-powered sales intelligence and go-to-market platform.
Avance advises Loimua Oy in the acquisition of Pilke Energia Oy, including its subsidiary Koskipower Oy and a minority stake in Kärkölän Lämpö Oy, from Lahti Energia Oy.
Avance advises Zervant Oy and its shareholders in the sale of the company to Ageras Group, a Danish financial management service provider backed by Investcorp.
Rettig Group divests Nordkalk to SigmaRoc
Avance advises Rettig Group in the divestment of Nordkalk Corporation, one of the leading limestone players focused on sustainable solutions, to SigmaRoc Plc.
Avance advised Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (OTPP) and KKR on the acquisition of a total of a 40% interest in Caruna, the largest electricity distribution network in Finland, from First Sentier Investors.
Avance advises Vapo Oy as lead counsel in the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary Nevel Oy to French private investment company Ardian. The total consideration on debt and cash free purchase price for Nevel is approximately EUR 656 million.
Procuritas exits Fidelix to Assemblin
Advised Procuritas Capital Investors V in the sale of the Fidelix group to Assemblin.
Alfa Laval announces a recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Neles
Avance advises Swedish listed company Alfa Laval AB (publ) in its voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all issued and outstanding shares in Neles Corporation.
CPP Investments and Equinix to acquire atNorth for USD 4 billion
Avance advises Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ("CPP Investments") and Equinix, alongside lead counsel Slaughter and May, on the Finnish law aspects of their joint agreement to purchase atNorth from Partners Group at an enterprise value of USD 4 billion.
Procuritas divests Netcontrol to ABB
Avance advises Procuritas Capital Investors VI in its divestment of Netcontrol, a leading provider of advanced grid automation solutions, specializing in the control and monitoring of energy distribution systems, to ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation.
Aeromon and Intero – The Sniffers to merge
Avance advises Aeromon and its shareholders in a transaction whereby the company is to merge with Intero – The Sniffers.
Avance advises Sweco in the acquisition of Fimpec Group, a company specialized in consulting, engineering, and project and construction management within the green transition of the energy and industry sector.
Agilitas closes buy-out of Vivicta
Avance provided Nordic legal advice to Agilitas Private Equity LLP (“Agilitas”) on the EUR 300 million acquisition of Vivicta (previously Tietoevry Tech Services), a division of Tietoevry Oyj.
Altor divests Retta to Adelis Equity Partners
Avance advises Altor Equity Partners in the sale of Retta Oy and Retta AB (“Retta”) to Adelis Equity Partners.
Avance advises ECIT AS in the acquisition of a majority stake in TietoAkseli Group.
Invalidiliitto to sell Validia to Ambea
Avance advises Invalidiliitto, the Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities, on the sale of Validia Oy to Ambea AB (publ). Validia.
Hostaway raises $365 million growth investment
Avance advises the founders of Hostaway, a leading all-in-one vacation rental software and management system, on a $365 million strategic growth investment in Hostaway led by General Atlantic, with participation from existing investor PSG Equity.
Cargotec sells MacGregor for EUR 480 million
Avance advises Cargotec Corporation in the sale of MacGregor business area, to funds managed by Triton, for an enterprise value of EUR 480 million to support Hiab’s future growth. MacGregor is a leader in sustainable maritime cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services and
Summa Equity to acquire the recycling and waste business of Fortum for approx. EUR 800 million
Avance advises Summa Equity in the acquisition of the recycling and waste business of Fortum for approximately EUR 800 million.
Humana divests elderly care units
Avance advises Humana (listed on Nasdaq Stockholm) in the divestment of 21 elderly care units in Finland to Mehiläinen.
HappySignals receives growth investment led by Mandatum Asset Management
Avance advises HappySignals, a leading provider of IT Experience Management solutions, in its EUR 12 million funding round led by Mandatum Asset Management and joined by existing investors Nauta and Vendep Capital.
One Click LCA raises strategic growth investment from PSG and InfraVia
Avance advises One Click LCA, a world-leading decarbonization platform for the construction and manufacturing industries, in a EUR 40 million strategic growth investment from PSG and InfraVia.
Avance advises Alder Fund I AB and other shareholders in the sale of Aidon Oy, a leading Finnish supplier of smart metering and smart grid solutions for energy distribution network operators, to Gridspertise S.r.l.
Aidon to acquire Enerim’s Smart Meter Operations
Avance advises Aidon Oy, a leading Finnish supplier of smart metering and smart grid solutions for energy distribution network operators, in the acquisition of Enerim Oy’s Smart Meter Operations.
KSF Media agrees to issue shares representing a majority interest to Bonnier News
Avance advises Föreningen Konstsamfundet r.f. and its subsidiaries Mercator Media Ab and KSF Media Ab in the issue of shares representing a majority interest in KSF Media Ab to Bonnier News.
Hostaway announces $175 million strategic growth investment led by PSG
Avance advises Hostaway, a leading all-in-one vacation rental software and management system, in the $175 million strategic growth investment led by PSG, a leading growth equity firm partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to help accelerate their growth.
Aurora Infrastructure signs electrification partnership agreement
Avance advises Aurora Infrastructure in relation to its electrification partnership agreement for its customer’s new R&D, office and manufacturing campus in Oulu, Finland.
Freska to acquire Koti Puhtaaksi
Avance advises Freska Group, an on-demand online home cleaning services company operating in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Spain, in the acquisition of Koti Puhtaaksi, creating a combined entity employing over 1,300 persons.
Avance advises MB Funds in the sale of Dieta Group Oy to WestStar group.
Garda Sikring acquires Puomitek
Avance advises Garda Sikring Group AS, a portfolio company of Longship, in its acquisition of Puomitek Oy, a leading perimeter security solution provider in Finland.
Echobot and Leadfeeder to merge
Avance advises Leadfeeder and its shareholders in a transaction where Echobot, a leading provider of European sales intelligence, and Leadfeeder, a best-in-class web visitor intelligence platform, agreed to merge, creating a ground-breaking AI-powered sales intelligence and go-to-market platform.
Avance advises Loimua Oy in the acquisition of Pilke Energia Oy, including its subsidiary Koskipower Oy and a minority stake in Kärkölän Lämpö Oy, from Lahti Energia Oy.
Avance advises Zervant Oy and its shareholders in the sale of the company to Ageras Group, a Danish financial management service provider backed by Investcorp.
Rettig Group divests Nordkalk to SigmaRoc
Avance advises Rettig Group in the divestment of Nordkalk Corporation, one of the leading limestone players focused on sustainable solutions, to SigmaRoc Plc.
Avance advised Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (OTPP) and KKR on the acquisition of a total of a 40% interest in Caruna, the largest electricity distribution network in Finland, from First Sentier Investors.
Avance advises Vapo Oy as lead counsel in the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary Nevel Oy to French private investment company Ardian. The total consideration on debt and cash free purchase price for Nevel is approximately EUR 656 million.
Procuritas exits Fidelix to Assemblin
Advised Procuritas Capital Investors V in the sale of the Fidelix group to Assemblin.
Alfa Laval announces a recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Neles
Avance advises Swedish listed company Alfa Laval AB (publ) in its voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all issued and outstanding shares in Neles Corporation.