16 Oct 2025

"Oppenhoff Advises on Sale of Re.Lion.Bat. Circular GmbH to PreZero, Enhancing Lithium Battery Recycling Efforts"

"Oppenhoff has advised the shareholders of Re.Lion.Bat. Circular GmbH on its sale to PreZero, with the transfer completed in October. Re.Lion.Bat. Circular GmbH, a joint venture between the DEPPE Group and Fahrzeug-Werke LUEG AG, operates Europe's largest lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Meppen, capable of processing up to 30,000 tons of used batteries annually. The plant utilizes a thermomechanical process to efficiently recover valuable materials while maintaining low emissions. Oppenhoff's M&A team has extensive experience in advising on corporate transactions and previously assisted in the establishment of the joint venture and the construction of the recycling facility."

**Law Firms Involved in the Transaction:** Oppenhoff advised the shareholders of Re.Lion.Bat. Circular GmbH on its sale to PreZero. **Transaction Overview:** The legal and economic transfer of Re.Lion.Bat. Circular GmbH to PreZero was completed in October. Re.Lion.Bat. Circular GmbH, a joint venture between the DEPPE Group and Fahrzeug-Werke LUEG AG, has developed a comprehensive recycling process for lithium batteries and operates Europe's largest battery recycling plant located in Meppen, Emsland. The facility is capable of processing up to 30,000 tons of used batteries annually, with an approved capacity of 60,000 tons, utilizing a thermomechanical process that efficiently recovers valuable materials while maintaining low emissions. **Legal Team:** The Oppenhoff team involved in the transaction included: - Dr. Philipp Heinrichs (Senior, Corporate/M&A) - Prof. Dr. Nefail Berjasevic (Senior, Corporate/M&A) - Dr. Günter Seulen (Corporate/M&A) - Antonia Timpanidis (Corporate/M&A) - Julian Spruytenburg (Corporate/M&A) - Marvin Rochner (Real Estate) - Alexandra Groth (Employment Law) - Dr. Daniel Dohrn (Antitrust Law) - Dr. Patric Mau (Intellectual Property) - Marc Krischer (Tax) - Daniel Gellrich (Tax) - Holger Hofmann (Public Law/Environmental Law) - Dr. Carsten Bormann (Public Law/Environmental Law) - Maximilian Broich (Public Law/Environmental Law)
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