Overview

‘Sebastian is a strong lawyer.’ ‘He is fast and efficient, with a high level of service and a strong customer focus.’ A client says, ‘pragmatic and solution-oriented, always pleasant and constructive.’ - Chambers, JUVE

Dr. Sebastian Heim is a corporate partner in the Munich and London offices of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.

His practice focuses on M&A and private equity transactions. Sebastian advises on the entire spectrum of complex domestic and international buy-outs, joint ventures, carve-outs, public market transactions and growth and minority investments. His experience spans various industries, including software, industrials, services, retail, infrastructure and technology.

Sebastian is ranked in Chambers Germany 2026 for Private Equity: High End and is recognized in The Legal 500 Germany 2026 for Private Equity: Transactions. He is also listed as a frequently recommended lawyer for Private Equity and M&A in the 2025/2026 edition of JUVE Handbook German Commercial Law Firms. In addition, Handelsblatt Best Lawyers 2025 has named Sebastian as one of Germany’s “Best Lawyers” for M&A and Corporate Law.

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Thought Leadership

Publications

Together with Prof. Dr. Georg Bitter, Sebastian Heim is the author of a textbook on German corporate law (Bitter/Heim, Gesellschaftsrecht), which was published in 2024 in the 7th edition.

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2008Germany

Languages

  • German
  • English

Education

  • University of MannheimDr. jur.2011
  • London School of Economics and Political ScienceM.Sc., Law & Accounting2010
  • Regional Court of DarmstadtSecond State Examination2008
  • University of MannheimFirst State Examination2006