Avance is involved in significant recent deals, including de-SPAC transactions, complex public tender offers, and dual track exits. Public tender offers are a key area of activity for the department, which is overseen by Rasmus Sundström, a public M&A and equity capital markets expert. Robin Nordblad possesses a strong grasp of capital markets transactions with a nexus between the US and Finland. Leevi Mehtäjärvi remains an asset to the team, contributing his expertise to public M&A and securities law issues.
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- ‘One of the best teams in town.’
- ‘The team is pragmatic, fun to work with, feet on the ground, but most importantly, exceptionally knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended.’
- ‘We view the capital markets team as highly experienced, commercially minded, and solution-focused. They combine strong technical expertise with a clear understanding of market dynamics and regulatory expectations, which makes their advice both practical and reliable.’
- ‘Robin Nordblad stands out for his calm and pragmatic approach, deep market knowledge, and strong sense of client priorities. He balances legal precision with commercial understanding and is always accessible and responsive. The associates supporting him are well-prepared, detail-oriented, and deliver consistent quality across all stages of the deal.’
- ‘The essential strengths of the team are its flexibility, efficiency and dedication. We have been very pleased with their services on, inter alia, corporate governance, disclosure and insider matters. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship built with the team.’
- ‘Rasmus Sundström is a very hands-on, result-oriented, and pragmatic lawyer who is a pleasure to work with. He is responsive to the client’s questions and needs and is easily approachable. His excellent knowledge of financial regulatory and corporate law is much appreciated.’
Work highlights
Advised Rettig Oy Ab and a consortium formed by certain affiliated funds of Apollo Global Management and Rettig in relation to the voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all the shares in Purmo Group Plc announced by the consortium’s special purpose vehicle Project Grand Bidco (UK) Limited.
Advised Canatu Oy and its shareholders and option holders on the de-SPAC combination of Canatu and Lifeline SPAC I Plc, whereby Lifeline SPAC I acquires all shares and option rights in Canatu by way of a directed share issue consisting of Lifeline SPAC I’s new shares and option rights
Advised Accountor Software in relation to the voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all the shares and option rights in Heeros Plc announced by Accountor Finago Oy.
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Practice head
Rasmus Sundström
Other key lawyers
Robin Nordblad; Leevi Mehtäjärvi