Managing Associate
Munich
Sebastian focuses on venture capital, growth capital and M&A transactions with particular expertise in the Life Sciences & HealthTech sector, where he advises across the full spectrum from early-stage start-ups to established scale-ups and their investors.
Sebastian represents German and international financial investors, strategic investors, technology companies and founder teams throughout the investment lifecycle.
His transaction experience spans venture capital and growth equity financing rounds, strategic partnerships, licensing arrangements, and exit transactions. Within the Life Sciences & HealthTech space, he has advised on numerous venture capital transactions, cross-border investments, and complex corporate restructurings for companies developing innovative therapeutics, medical devices, digital health solutions, and healthcare technology platforms.
His broader corporate practice encompasses corporate governance matters, the structuring of management and employee shareholdings including sophisticated equity incentive programs, venture debt arrangements, and ongoing corporate advisory work for high-growth technology companies. Sebastian regularly supports clients in navigating the regulatory complexities specific to life sciences transactions and helps structure deals that accommodate the unique risk profiles and longer development timelines characteristic of the sector.
Prior to joining Orrick, Sebastian practiced with leading international law firms, where he gained extensive cross-border transaction experience and developed deep sector knowledge in the Life Sciences & HealthTech space.
His recent engagements include the following projects and transactions:
*Experience prior to joining Orrick