Avance’s dispute resolution practice draws on its robust M&A and real estate practices to assist clients with M&A related disputes and issues post-transaction. Team lead Salla Suominen has a solid track record in insolvency and restructuring-related matters, regularly acting for clients in claw-back disputes and in creditors’ rights litigation. Ulla Vuokila has longstanding experience advising on shareholder disputes and cases related to bribery, securities market and environmental offences. Minna Katajoki is notable for her expertise in land use planning, energy and construction disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Practical advice focusing on what is essential.’
- ‘Very clear communication. ’
- ‘Avance stands out from others through its professional, solution-oriented, and client-focused approach. For us, what was particularly significant was the way the team combined strong legal expertise with practical and clear communication - solutions were not offered merely as legal interpretations, but were always tied to the broader context of our business.’
- ‘Ulla Vuokila provided clear strategic direction and brought confidence to the process. We valued Ulla’s ability to see the bigger picture - the collaboration felt both constructive and efficient, and ensured that decisions were always well thought through.'
- ‘Practical, client-centric, gets along with opposing counsel, can negotiate commercially, achieving superior results.’
- ‘Salla Suominen - super asset for the firm. Will utilise whenever we need dispute or insolvency counsel.’
Key clients
- Aurora Infrastructure Oy
- Flatpay ApS
- CABB Oy
- Oma Säästöpankki Oyj (Oma Savings Bank Plc)
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Salla Suominen
Other key lawyers
Ulla Vuokila; Minna Katajoki; Mari Mohsen; Vilma Makkonen