Avance‘s tax practice is well-versed in structuring the tax components of major M&A and real estate transactions. Sebastian Kellas leverages his extensive tax background to assist industrial and private equity clients with cross-border tax structuring components. Antti Leppänen is a key client contact for insurance and banking groups and other major players in the financial services industry.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Sebastian Kellas' knowledge and customer care in his cases are excellent. I have recommended him to any of my business connections who may need a tax specialist, and they have also been very satisfied with Sebastian.’
  • ‘Sebastian Kellas knows legal cases in the field of taxation, both for companies and individuals, amazingly well. I like the way he communicates, not too formal, but still very professional and straightforward. We plan procedures so that we haven't had any cases/questions in years with authorities; can't think better tax advisor for my needs.’
  • ‘Speed, knowledge, depth of alternative solutions beyond others, authority.’
  • ‘Avance’s team thinks outside the box to find a solution that best suits the client. I can always rely on them to have my best interests in mind when providing guidance.’
  • ‘Sebastian Kellas is a talented structuring and tax professional with out-of-the-box solutions. Great ability to explain complex issues in layman's terms and what the implications of different scenarios would mean for the client.'
  • ‘Sebastian Kellas, tax professional with extensive experience in M&A, capital market and real estate transactions, private equity, venture capital and incentive schemes, complex tax disputes, company law and accounting related matters. He assisted us with complicated tax issues relating to offset/industrial participation projects involving the MOD and local Finnish Industry. He gave excellent, practical and timely advice.’
Practice head

Sebastian Kellas

Other key lawyers

Antti Leppänen; Janina Järvi