Transactions are at the core of what we do. Our team advises clients in their most demanding mergers and acquisitions, joint venture structures, and related arrangements. We believe in the value of bringing the right team and senior attention to each project and understand the importance of effective project management. Our firm has the capability and resources to execute high-end transaction projects from commencement to completion, including strategic planning, corporate structuring, due diligence, negotiation and documentation. We leverage the firm’s shared expertise to achieve the results that our clients are after.
Rankings
2024
Avance has once again been broadly recognized by IFLR1000, a guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. In the 34th edition (2024/2025), the firm achieved Tier 1 rankings for both M&A and Banking and finance in Finland, while also securing high rankings in the areas of Capital markets and Project development. Furthermore, 14 partners of the firm are recognised in their respective fields of expertise. In addition, Sari Wallgren is once again selected as Women Leader.
IFLR1000 2024/2025
2024
Avance is Tier 1 ranked in Commercial, corporate and M&A.
“Excellent market knowledge. Partners are very easy to reach and discuss issues with. What they are typically better at vs competitors is being very commercial and being able to support beyond legal discussions and trying to find solutions.”
“The team is efficient, well organised and respectful of deadlines. The team stands out especially with its outstanding co-ordination on transactional matters. As a client, we appreciate the stability of the relationship built with the team. A long-term client relationship has been an advantage to us.”
“Professionalism, easy to work with and flexible.”
“Integrity and easy to work with.”
The Legal 500 2024, Commercial, corporate and M&A
2024
“Avance Attorneys is able to take a very commercial approach on key matters. Its lawyers look for solutions rather than just pointing out challenges.”
“The team is so self-directing. It’s the best in this area in the whole of Helsinki. The practice is independent so we don’t need to meet and advise the lawyers all the time.”
“Avance Attorneys is involved in some very high-level transactions. It has really good lawyers there.”
“Avance stands out from the rest of the market.”
Chambers Europe & Global 2024, Corporate/M&A
2023
“Prompt and professional.”
IFLR1000 2023/24, M&A
2023
Avance was recognized by the International Financial Law Review for the firm’s role in advising DoorDash, Inc. in its acquisition of Wolt Enterprises Oy in an all-stock transaction. The deal was the winner of the M&A Deal of the Year category at IFLR Europe Awards 2023. Avance represented DoorDash in collaboration with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Allen & Overy LLP.
IFLR Europe Awards 2023