Sebastian Meyn
About Sebastian Meyn
Sebastian Meyn is a Managing Associate and Rechtsanwalt based in Berlin, specializing in compliance with emission control, water and soil protection, and mining law. He has extensive experience in environmental law, particularly in relation to climate change and product-related regulations.
Current Role at Linklaters
Sebastian Meyn serves as a Managing Associate and Rechtsanwalt at Linklaters in Berlin. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the firm's expertise in environmental law. His role involves advising clients on compliance with emission control law, water and soil protection law, and mining law. Meyn focuses on the implications of climate change for business and provides insights into product-related environmental law, particularly chemicals law.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Before his current role, Sebastian Meyn worked at Linklaters as an Associate and Rechtsanwalt from 2015 to 2019. During this four-year tenure, he developed his legal expertise in various areas, including environmental law and compliance. His experience at Linklaters has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks relevant to business operations.
Experience at Gleiss Lutz
Sebastian Meyn has a history of working at Gleiss Lutz in various capacities. He was a Research Assistant and Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter from 2012 to 2013 and again from 2014 to 2015. In addition, he served as a Legal Trainee and Rechtsreferendar from 2013 to 2014. His time at Gleiss Lutz provided him with foundational legal experience and insights into the practice of law in Germany.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Sebastian Meyn's educational background includes studies at Universität Potsdam, where he achieved the Erste Juristische Prüfung from 2006 to 2012. He also completed the Zweite Juristische Prüfung at Kammergericht Berlin from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he studied at Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense, obtaining a Licence en droit in 2009. This diverse educational background has contributed to his legal expertise.
Expertise in Environmental Law
Sebastian Meyn specializes in environmental law, particularly in relation to compliance requirements under various legal frameworks. He regularly advises clients on environmental law issues connected to mergers and acquisitions, focusing on liability risks and their contractual allocation. His expertise in climate change implications for business further enhances his advisory capabilities in this field.