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Sebastian Heim is a strong lawyer. - Chambers

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. His experience spans various industries, including software, industrials, services, 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