Sonja Heiskala
Senior Associate
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TMT
Avance Attorneys Ltd
More informationAvance Attorneys Ltd’s IP and technology team works on a wide spectrum of assignments, ranging from venture capital investments for technology companies to creation of new media platform joint ventures for established media companies. Ilkka Perheentupa and Anders Floman assist clients in technology-focused transactions, Minna Katajoki handles disputes and cybersecurity matters, while Sonja Heiskala has a focus on data protection and general IP matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘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.'
'Ilkka Perheentupa and Henrik Aro have proven to be all-around experts in legal assignments relating to transactions. They have advised us on a number of venture capital investments and show continuously strong understanding for the early-stage technology ecosystem around startups and venture capital investments.'
Key clients
- DoorDash, Inc.
- Paptic Oy
- Alma Media Oyj
- Keskisuomalainen Oyj
- Hostaway Oy
- Alltvex Oy
- Canatu Oy
- Verdane Capital
- IQM Finland Oy
- Realstocks Oy
- Freska Group Oy
- Snowprint Studios AB
- Verso Fund II Ky
- Adelis Equity Partners
- Procuritas Capital
- Orla DTx Oy
- BIT ODD
- Aurora Studios Oy
- Futureplay Oy
- Amer Sports Oy
- Clearfield, Inc.
- MB Funds
- Liidio Oy (Leadfeeder)
- Standout Capital
- Nordic Capital
- Voyantic Oy
- IPRally
- Mandatum Asset Management
- Investcorp
- Allianz Capital Partners
- Frendy
- Altor Equity Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Hostaway, a leading all-in-one vacation rental software and management system, in the $175 million strategic growth investment led by PSG, a leading growth equity firm partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to help accelerate their growth.
- Advised Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, in a significant investment in Eficode, a leading global provider of DevOps consulting and managed services.
- Advised Alma Media Corporation in relation to the mandatory public tender offer for all its issued and outstanding shares made by Otava Ltd.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ilkka Perheentupa, Anders Floman, Minna Katajoki, Sonja Heiskala