Offering end-to-end services, the IP and technology team at Avance Attorneys Ltd covers complex regulatory issues, transactions, and contentious assignments. The team also excels in licensing agreements, management rights, and transfers, providing comprehensive support throughout all stages of the IP asset life cycle. Sonja Heiskala heads the practice, advising on technology transactions, licensing, and intellectual property disputes. Kati Rantala joined from Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland) in July 2025.
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Key clients
- Canatu
- KKR
- Aspia
- Hostaway
- Paptic
- Alma Media
- Freska Group
- IQM Finland
- Alltvex
- Investcorp
Work highlights
Advised KKR on its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Accountor Software, a provider of business software in Finland and Sweden.
Advised Canatu and its shareholders and option holders on the de-SPAC combination of Canatu and Lifeline SPAC I Plc.
Advised Aspia, a Vitruvian investee company, on Finnish law aspects of its acquisition of Accountor’s outsourcing business cluster.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sonja Heiskala
Other key lawyers
Kati Rantala