Joint ventures

Operating across a variety of industry sectors, we advise on all types of strategic alliances. These include equity investments, cross holdings, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, collaborations, partnerships, franchises, R&D projects, technology licences and agency and distribution agreements.

We recognise the value that strategic alliances and joint ventures can offer.  They can provide significant opportunities for companies to access new markets, share market risk, develop joint IP and implement economies of scale and scope. These can be highly complex and as such can easily lead to a loss of shareholder value if not structured in the most efficient way for both parties.

Our experience enables us to identify the particular commercial and practical concerns that a business may have. We advise on the range of issues which can arise and assist in choosing the appropriate mechanisms to implement the joint venture or strategic alliance, by taking into account a client’s attitude towards risk.  We provide a full range of services, including tax structuring and advice on exit routes or termination procedures where appropriate.

We can help you with:

  • Bank lending
  • Commercial agreements including collaborative agreements, JV agreements and outsourcing agreements
  • Competition clearances
  • Employment and pensions issues
  • Tax structuring

A commercial team - and every one of the lawyers is extremely effective

Chambers UK 2009

"The kind of top client service that is hard to find"

Chambers UK 2009

"The sheer commitment of Stephenson Harwood is key to its success"

Chambers UK 2010

"Total dedication"

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010

20

In this section