Technology and innovations
With a long history of excellence in the technology sector, Finnish companies often appear at the forefront of technological innovation globally. The Finnish market also provides increasing opportunities for innovative companies from around the world.
Our team has broad experience in supporting the success of clients, ranging from emerging technology startups to leading global players. Working with a wide spectrum of technology matters, our team provides agile and cutting-edge advice and assistance fitted to each client’s needs. This may include services such as advisory on intellectual property strategy and monetization, commercial agreements and strategic alliances, data privacy and other regulatory advice and dispute resolution.
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Rankings
“The TMT practice at Avance stands out through its combination of deep industry knowledge, commercial awareness, and a client-oriented approach.”
“What makes the individuals at Avance stand out is their strong commitment and the way in which the partners personally take ownership of the matters entrusted to them.”
“This is a highly motivated, talented team that works for clients with their best interest in mind.”
“Attention to detail, management of process and crisp advice.”
“A particular strength is their ability to leverage the full breadth of the firm’s expertise. The partners know how to bring in the right people with the right skills at the right time, which means a seamless team effort and access to key capabilities across practice areas.”
The Legal 500 2026, TMT
“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.”
“Wide knowledge. They also have a wide network of partners that they can recommend for attached services and business.”
The Legal 500 2025, TMT
“The Avance team has exemplary performance and competence for equity rounds and especially for start-up and growth companies. They do not only provide legal services, but are able to consult and advice on business perspectives as well.”
“Commitment, professionalism, flexibility in availability, level of service out pars all other service providers. Fun people to work with!”
“Pragmatic approach to client work. What we’ve liked about working with Avance is not only their professionalism around legal advice, but also their ability to apply legal advice in a business context.”
The Legal 500 2024, TMT
“They know how to take things quickly and start working on the assignment, taking into account the client’s schedule and other important issues. Their reporting and communication are in an understandable form and efficient. There always have the right person in the team to join the assignment.”
“The most pragmatic and experienced tech team in Finland.”
“Team has excellent pedigree and long-standing experience in technology start-up law and they are very good in M&A. They also have great industry knowledge from (mobile) gaming.”
The Legal 500 2023, TMT
Avance recognized as a ”Leading” Legal Advisor in Nordics and as an “Established” Legal Advisor to Technology deals in EMEA.
MergerLinks 2022
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