Joint ventures are a popular alternative to acquisitions. If you are looking to enter a new market, reduce development costs or increase production you can rely on our experience of acting for both founders and investors to determine the best joint venture structure for your needs.
We will guide you through the commercial and legal issues to create an effective, workable and tax-efficient framework, whether structured as a simple contractual joint venture or through companies, LLPs or other corporate vehicles.
We can advise you on:
- Initial structuring and tax advice
- Joint venture and shareholders’ agreements
- Articles of association
- Partnership agreements
- Succession planning
- Dispute resolution.
MAMA Group – joint venture with HMV
We advised MAMA Group Plc, one of the UK’s largest independent music companies, on its joint venture with leading high street music retailer HMV.
Penguin Books
We advised Penguin in connection with joint venture arrangements with Chorion relating to the future television, publishing and merchandising exploitation of the Beatrix Potter properties.
Tech business
We advised a tech business on joint venture arrangements that involved forming a new company that acquired and now owns and operates a series of beauty and cosmetic websites.
TV production company
We advised a leading independent TV production company on joint venture arrangements to operate a digital television channel and broadband service.
Talent management company
We advised a leading talent management company on its joint venture arrangements with leading sports and music personalities.
Colin Howes
Legal Consultant
E: colin.howes@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Charles Leveque
Co-Managing Partner
E: charles.leveque@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Rhys Llewellyn
Partner
E: rhys.llewellyn@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Tim Parker
Partner
E: tim.parker@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
David Scott
Partner
E: david.scott@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Teresa Walker
Senior Associate
E: teresa.walker@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
