Ilkka
Perheentupa
Managing Partner
Ilkka is the Managing Partner of Avance. He represents fund and industrial clients in mergers and acquisitions, investment and capital markets transactions, as well as shareholder, contractual and corporate matters. He has spent a significant part of his career in a corporate, capital markets and private equity practice in New York and London. Industries that Ilkka has recently served include private equity and venture capital, energy and infrastructure, gaming, media and entertainment, and technology. In addition to a Finnish law degree, Ilkka is also admitted to the New York State Bar.
CV
Career
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Managing Partner 2022–
- Avance Attorneys Ltd, Partner (2011–2021)
- Goldman, Sachs & Co., Merchant Banking – Principal Investment Area, New York (2010–2011)
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York, Senior Associate, Transactions – Private Equity (2006–2010)
- Hannes Snellman, Helsinki, Associate (1998–1999), Senior Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets (2002–2006)
- Latham & Watkins LLP, London, Capital Markets Associate (2000–2002)
Education
- LL.M. (Corporate), NYU Law School and Georgetown University, Fulbright Scholarship, 2000
- Master of Laws, University of Helsinki, 1999
- MBA studies at NYU Stern and Helsinki Business Schools
Rankings
2024
Ilkka Perheentupa is ranked as “Highly regarded”.
IFLR1000 2024/25
2024
Ilkka Perheentupa is ranked as “Recommended” in M&A.
Lexology Index 2024 (formerly Who’s Who Legal)
2024
Ilkka Perheentupa is recognised as a “Leading individual” in Commercial, corporate and M&A.
“Ilkka Perheentupa is an extremely versatile and knowledgeable M&A lawyer. In addition, he has excellent knowledge of the energy and infrastructure business field and the related legal framework that is very much appreciated. Ilkka understands the client’s needs and offers excellent availability and responsiveness.”
“Ilkka Perheentupa has proven to be all-around expert in legal assignments relating to transactions. He has advised us on a number of venture capital investments and shows continuously strong understanding for the early-stage technology ecosystem around startups and venture capital investments.”
“Ilkka Perheentupa is standout attorney. He is always available to discuss, work when necessary, and the work product is flawless.”
The Legal 500 2024
2024
“Ilkka Perheentupa is good to deal with. He’s also New York-qualified, which gives him an international touch.“
“He is very client- and solution-oriented.”
“Ilkka has strong commercial awareness combined with extensive legal experience.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2024
2023
Ilkka Perheentupa is ranked as “Highly regarded”.
IFLR1000 2023/24