Fernando Sebastian íscar Rüland
About Fernando Sebastian íscar Rüland
Fernando Sebastian íscar Rüland is a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in merger control and FDI at thyssenkrupp in Germany and a lecturer at UNED. He has extensive experience in competition law, M&A, and restructuring, and is also a passionate freediver.
Current Positions
Fernando Sebastian íscar Rüland holds the position of Senior Legal Counsel, Merger Control & FDI at thyssenkrupp in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In addition, he serves as a Lecturer - Colaborador Externo at UNED, where he works remotely, integrating academic pursuits with professional practice.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Rüland has a significant background with Linklaters where he worked as an Associate in two major areas: Competition & Antitrust from 2019 to 2021, and M&A/Mainstream Corporate from 2017 to 2019, both in the Düsseldorf Area, Germany. These roles allowed him to gain extensive experience in cross-border public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
Early Career Roles
Earlier in his career, Fernando worked at CMS Germany as an Abogado in Restructuring & Insolvency for 2 months in 2016. He also spent a year at Garrigues as a Junior Lawyer in Restructuring & Insolvency from 2015 to 2016. Further back, he interned at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo in M&A/Mainstream Corporate in 2014, spanning 2 months.
Educational Background
Fernando Sebastian íscar Rüland has a robust educational background. He earned two master's degrees from Universidad Pontificia Comillas: a Master’s Degree in Corporate Law (Máster en Derecho de la Empresa) and a Master’s Degree for Admission to the Bar (Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía), both in 2015. Additionally, he studied Law at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, graduating with a degree in Law (Grado en Derecho) in 2014. He also spent a year at Freie Universität Berlin studying Erasmus and Rechtswissenschaften from 2012 to 2013.
Legal Certifications
Fernando is certified to practice law in both Germany and Spain. He holds the titles of Rechtsanwalt, Syndikusrechtsanwalt, and Abogado. His dual qualification enhances his ability to provide legal counsel across different jurisdictions, particularly in Europe.
Specialization in Competition Law
Fernando specializes in European, German, and international competition law, focusing on merger control, foreign direct investment (FDI), and foreign subsidies regulation (FSR). His expertise includes pre- and post-closing restructurings, adding depth to his capabilities in handling complex legal scenarios.
Freediving Enthusiast
Outside his professional life, Fernando is passionate about freediving. He is an active member of the German national freediving team, participating in various national and international competitions.