New York, NY, December 16, 2025 -- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP announced today that M&A and private equity attorney Dr. Sebastian Häfele has joined the Firm as a partner in Germany. He is based in the Firm’s Munich office. Sebastian is a corporate attorney who focuses on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, public takeovers and corporate reorganizations. He has significant experience with German and cross-border M&A projects and has been recognized by leading German legal research guides for his M&A, private equity and corporate practice. Sebastian’s addition continues Willkie’s steady growth strategy in Germany in recent years. This year, the Firm has welcomed lateral partners in Germany in the areas of private equity, antitrust and litigation, and opened a new office in Hamburg, the Firm’s third office in Germany. Kamyar Abrar, Co-Managing Partner of Germany, commented: “Sebastian is a skilled lawyer with a diverse corporate practice spanning numerous industries. His experience and market recognition in M&A and private equity will strengthen our dynamic team in Germany, and we look forward to working with him to further extend our transactional capabilities to clients worldwide.” Sebastian commented: “Willkie has a top-ranked global private equity and transactional platform that is known for its collaborative, client-focused approach and well-established reputation in the German market. I am delighted to join this growing team of exceptional lawyers in Germany.” Sebastian joins Willkie from Kirkland & Ellis. Willkie Germany focuses on a wide range of practices including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, insurance transactions, labor and employment, restructuring, litigation and arbitration, investigations and enforcement, and more. Our lawyers are recognized as leaders in their field, handling complex corporate and commercial transactions and other matters that demand multifaceted legal experience. Willkie’s offices in Germany are located in Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg.

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