Avance Attorneys Ltd > Helsinki, Finland > Firm Profile

‘The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship and the long-term relationship built with the team. Due to this advantage, their lawyers understand the client’s financial structure and history very well and it makes the collaboration very easy.’

‘Sari Wallgren has excellent knowledge and long-standing experience in banking and finance transactions. Her knowledge of our business sector and long-term client relationships is very much appreciated. She is diligent and has the process completely under control at all times.’

‘They seek a close relationship with the client in order to understand the needs better. Always very approachable and available.’

‘The team is well versed and has all the required skillsets to process even complex multi-territory banking matters as lead counsel.’

‘Tytti Laajanen is a great industry expert with industry expertise from both sides of the aisle and an excellent touch on client matter management with any financial institution. Essi Paavolainen is a brilliant senior associate, who has a good vision of the needs of the client and an ability to turn it into efficient documentation and the ability to drive the matter to its conclusion.’

‘Sari Wallgren, Henrikki Tahkokallio and senior associates Janina Järvi and Donya Baya are competent but also nice people to deal with.’

‘Excellent market knowledge. Partners are very easy to reach and discuss issues with. What they are typically better at vs competitors is being very commercial and being able to support beyond legal discussions and trying to find solutions.’

‘Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa is really our go-to person, given how client-oriented he is. He is very commercial and always trying to find solutions rather than just pointing out legal challenges. He is always ready to help and is open and transparent, which makes it easy to have a trusted commercial relationship. ’

‘The team is efficient, well organised and respectful of deadlines. The team stands out especially with its outstanding co-ordination on transactional 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 us.’

‘Ilkka Perheentupa is an extremely versatile and knowledgeable M&A lawyer. In addition, he has excellent knowledge of the energy and infrastructure business field and the related legal framework that is very much appreciated. Ilkka understands the client’s needs and offers excellent availability and responsiveness.’

‘Professionalism, easy to work with and flexible.’

‘Integrity and easy to work with.’

‘Deal making capabilities, comprehensive knowledge and experience.’

‘The strongest Real Estate practice in terms of senior capacity. Partner level assignment handling secures consistent high quality. Pleasant to work with.’

‘Christopher Charpentier is a market leading individual. High substance knowledge and pleasant to work with. Constructive but goal-oriented negotiator.’

‘The RE practice consist of highly talented and smart lawyers, who are also fun to work with.’

‘Henrikki Tahkokallio is the lawyer of choice when it truly matters: his in-depth legal knowledge, commercial acumen and results-oriented problem solving attitude are remarkable. In addition, I have enjoyed working with Hilma Parvela since she is smart and highly capable lawyer.’

‘The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. We have been very pleased with their services. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship built with the team. A long-term client relationship has been an advantage to us.’

‘Rasmus Sundström is a very hands-on, result-oriented, and pragmatic lawyer who is a pleasure to work with. He is responsive to client’s questions and needs and is easily approachable. His excellent knowledge of financial regulations is much appreciated.’

‘They are very good with the Finnish market regulation and work a lot with M&A, IPOs and P2P transactions. Deep knowledge of bonds, listed and private. Available, hardworking and fast in delivering hefty documentation turns. Approachable and very nice to work with.’

‘Robin Nordblad has top knowledge of capital markets documentation and regulation, application into real situations.’

‘Knowledgeable and professional.’

‘Salla Suominen is experienced and provides good advice with a commercial mindset.’

‘Avance has established a highly dedicated team. In the court preparations and proceedings, they have full overview of all details in a complicated fact-heavy matter.’

‘We have been represented by a highly skilled and motivated team of all female lawyers. We appreciate their pro-activeness and ability to see and understand details.’

‘Newly elected dispute resolution partner Minna Katajoki has been an outstanding counsel in an international finance and technology arbitration.’

‘The team is very active taking the role in case(s). They bring value by showing different angles to case(s) as well as their experience on similar cases.’

‘Active in communication and taking the lead when necessary, building up the case, knowledgeable, experienced, idea-rich individuals.’

‘The Avance team has exemplary performance and competence for equity rounds and especially for start-up and growth companies. They do not only provide legal services, but are able to consult and advice on business perspectives as well.’

‘Commitment, professionalism, flexibility in availability, level of service out pars all other service providers. Fun people to work with!’

‘Pragmatic approach to client work. What we’ve liked about working with Avance is not only their professionalism around legal advice, but also their ability to apply legal advice in a business context.’

‘Ilkka Perheentupa and Henrik Aro have proven to be all-around experts in legal assignments relating to transactions. They have advised us on a number of venture capital investments and show continuously strong understanding for the early-stage technology ecosystem around startups and venture capital investments.’

‘The advice and support that Avance provides on IP matters is phenomenal – you feel that you are in good hands.’

‘Ilkka Perheentupa and Sonja Heiskala are stand out attorneys. They are always available to discuss, work when necessary, and the work product is flawless.’