Jointly spearheaded by Ilkka Perheentupa, Anders Floman, Minna Katajoki and Sonja Heiskala, Avance Attorneys Ltd’s team excels in handling a wide range of assignments, including venture capital investments for technology companies and the creation of new media platform joint ventures for established media companies. The firm also offers strategic guidance tailored to the unique needs of healthtech, cleantech, quantum computing, gaming, fintech/blockchain and the bioeconomy industries.
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- ‘Very good match of talented senior people and younger, hard-working, smart people. Avance is a modern practice with a very good reputation of being diligent, smart and productive.’
- ‘Ilkka Perheentupa is your premium contact for international growth company deals. A nice person to work with.’
- ‘Wide knowledge. They also have a wide network of partners that they can recommend for attached services and business.’
- ‘High availability and swift reply and actions in ongoing matters, Sonja Heiskala in particular. Ilkka Perheentupa is forward-leaning and solution-oriented.’
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.
- Advised Canatu and its shareholders and option holders on the de-SPAC combination of Canatu and Lifeline SPAC I Plc.
- Advised Aspia 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
Ilkka Perheentupa; Anders Floman; Minna Katajoki; Sonja Heiskala