Joint Venture & Collaboration Agreements

Partnering with another business can often deliver market gains that would otherwise take much longer. This partnership can take the form of a joint venture company, with each partner holding shares. Alternatively, it may be a purely contractual arrangement, with no jointly-owned company, but simply a contract to work together for shared benefit.

It is crucial to establish the rights and responsibilities of the partners from the outset and address what happens if the joint venture or collaboration does not proceed as planned. Drafting the joint venture or collaboration documents should focus on the full range of issues and the potential for future conflicts, which are best negotiated before the venture goes live. We recognise that each transaction has unique drivers and motivations, so we take the time to understand your specific needs to ensure any agreement safeguards your interests.

How We Can Help

Our process includes:

  • Deciding on the appropriate structure for the joint venture or collaboration, in consultation with tax and corporate finance advisers where relevant.
  • Drafting the necessary documentation based on the chosen structure.
    • For jointly-owned companies: Drafting a shareholders agreement (also known as a joint venture agreement) and a new set of Articles of Association.
    • For projects without a jointly-owned company: Drafting a collaboration agreement.

Speak to a lawyer today

On 0121 233 4333 or request a callback

Why Choose Us

By working with our team, you will benefit from:

  • A Team of Experts: Our diligent commercial team advises a broad range of clients, including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, and funders across various industry sectors.
  • Tailored Support: Extensive knowledge positions us ideally to negotiate comprehensive collaboration or joint venture transactions, documenting the contributions of each party and ensuring the project’s objectives are clearly set out with processes for necessary changes.
  • Proven Expertise: Our broad experience in both domestic and cross-border ventures enables us to advise on achieving collaboration objectives, implementing the optimal structure, building in exit strategies with balanced triggers, and protecting assets, including intellectual property rights.
  • Accredited Law Firm – We are a Lexcel-accredited and SRA-authorised firm, committing us to the highest standards of service.
  • Leading Standards – We have been recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm as a result of our outstanding services.

Our Recent Cases

  • Advised Connective Online Limited on the joint venture agreement following a demerger.
  • Drafted and advised on a collaboration agreement for the establishment of a new clinic.
  • Set up a joint venture company for the management of racing drivers in motorsport.
FOR LIFE - PROPERTY - REMORTGAGING AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Meet the team

Senior Associate, Corporate

Solicitor, Corporate

Associate Solicitor, Corporate

Solicitor, Corporate

Senior Partner, Corporate

Consultant, Corporate

Senior Associate, Corporate

Senior Associate, Corporate

Partner, Corporate

Speak to a lawyer today

On 0121 233 4333 or contact us below.

* indicates required fields

Name*
Consent checkbox
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Scroll to Top