Commercial, corporate and M&A

Avance Attorneys Ltd

Client Satisfaction

Avance Attorneys Ltd excels in complex M&A in Finland and across the Nordics, with matters often involving cross-border elements. Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa is an expert in complex M&A transactions; Ilkka Perheentupa advises funds and industrial clients on M&A, investments and capital markets transactions; and Ulf-Henrik Kull is regularly involved in domestic and cross-border transactions throughout the Nordic region. Carl-Henrik Wallin advises on corporate governance issues and has key experience in nuclear industry matters, while Anders Floman has led on a notable number of prominent technology transactions. Robin Nordblad focuses on public M&A, private investment funds as well as regulatory work, and Rasmus Sundström focuses on M&A, public takeovers and equity capital markets transactions. Henrik Aro is the key name at senior associate level.

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Testimonials

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‘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.'
‘Erkki-Antti Sadinmaa is really our go-to person, given how client-oriented he is. He is very commercial and always trying to find solutions rather than just pointing out legal challenges. He is always ready to help and is open and transparent, which makes it easy to have a trusted commercial relationship. ’
‘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.’
‘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.'
‘Professionalism, easy to work with and flexible.’
‘Integrity and easy to work with.’

Key clients

CVC Capital Partners
Adelis Equity Partners
Neova
Alma Media
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
KKR
Procuritas
Tradeka-Yhtiöt
Verso Capital
Bravida
CapMan Buyout
CapMan Infra
Rettig Group
Summa Equity
Intera Partners
Verdane
Mercell
Nordic Capital
MB Funds
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA)
Allianz Capital Partners
Altor Equity Partners
Loimua
Ardian
Eolus Vind
Elenia
Enreach
Mandatum Asset Management
DoorDash, Inc.
Fortaco Group
Standout Capital
Bridgepoint
Amer Sports
Triton Equity Partners
Investcorp
Clearfield, Inc.
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
Liidio Oy (Leadfeeder)
Keskisuomalainen
Garda Sikring
Hostaway
Coca-Cola HBC AG
Sponsor Capital
Cargotec
Metso Outokumpu
Waterland Private Equity

Work highlights

Advised Triton Equity Partners in relation to Crayfish BidCo’s voluntary public cash tender offer for all the shares in Caverion Corporation.
Advised Coca-Cola HBC AG on Finnish law aspects of its acquisition of Brown-Forman Finland Oy, owner of the Finlandia vodka brand, from Brown-Forman Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Brown-Forman Netherlands BV.
Advised Hostaway on the $175m strategic growth investment led by PSG.

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