Zinnwald is advancing one of Europe's largest integrated lithium projects, focused on supplying battery-grade lithium hydroxide and is seeking to become a leading domestic supplier to the European battery industry. Zinnwald is a longstanding client of DWF, with the firm having acted for it continuously since its AIM IPO in 2017.
The DWF team advising Zinnwald is led by corporate partner John Campion and corporate team members Jemil Visram (Director), Ciara Healy (Senior Associate), Feras Alobaidli (Solicitor) and Adrianna Zawilska (Solicitor). Share incentives advice is being provided by James Cashman (Partner) and Douglas Pyrke (Solicitor), while competition and foreign investment advice is led by Dimitris Sinaniotis (Partner). Joel Heap (Partner) and Victoria Harkness (associate) are advising on the court process for the scheme of arrangement.
Financial advice to Zinnwald is being provided by Allenby Capital Limited (David Hart, Liz Kirchner and Barnaby Stott).
AMG Lithium B.V. and AMG Critical Materials N.V. are being advised by Europa Partners Limited and Paul,Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.
John Campion commented: “We are delighted to be advising on this important strategic transaction which represents a key milestone for the Zinnwald project. The transaction highlights the strength of our equity capital markets practice and represents the third public takeover on which the firm has advised in as many months. We are grateful for having had the opportunity to support Zinnwald and its executive team since its 2017 IPO."
Cherif Rifaat, CFO of Zinnwald, commented: “This transaction provides a strong platform for the Zinnwald Lithium project's continued development. We have enjoyed working with John, Jemil and the wider DWF team, who have provided invaluable support to us over many years."
