Joint ventures and strategic alliances, including shared services, are becoming increasingly common as businesses look to share resources, risks and rewards.

Business partners can benefit from their complementary strengths in the joint pursuit of business opportunities.

You may be seeking to expand your business, develop new products or move into new markets. Joint ventures are an important strategic option for many businesses.

The Commercial team has many years’ experience of acting on behalf of clients entering into joint ventures within both the private and public sectors and we have the knowledge and skills you need to protect your interests and get the most out of the arrangement.

There are many factors to consider when selecting your joint venture vehicle and we will ensure that we understand your commercial aims, objectives and drivers before advising you on which structure is the most appropriate to achieve your aims.

We advise on all types of joint venture including:

• corporate and partnership structures
• strategic alliances
• shareholders’ agreements
• contractual or co-operation agreements
• shared services

We will advise you on all the commercial issues including due diligence of your joint venture partner, how best to protect your interest, funding the arrangement and your exit strategy, evaluating and mitigating your risks with proactive advice throughout.

Commercial solicitors

To arrange a discussion with a commercial solicitor click here or call us on 0800 840 4929.