Joint Ventures and Shareholders' Agreements concentrates on private joint venture companies established by two or more corporates. It offers a one-stop general guide to the issues relevant in structuring and negotiating agreements between two or more shareholders in any type of private company, be they corporate, individuals, institutional investors or a combination of these. Whilst the emphasis is on corporate vehicles, consideration is also given to certain aspects of non-corporate joint ventures with a comparison between various different types of venture. Designed specifically to be a working guide, Joint Ventures and Shareholders' Agreements takes a procedural approach, considering all the legal issues and documentation involved. The book offers practical tips, highlights key commercial considerations, and provides time-saving flowcharts and checklists. This unique text will deliver you the guidance, insight and expert knowledge to ensure you have the advantage in any joint venture transaction, by enabling you to: 1. Determine the key issues involved; 2. Take effective instructions; 3. Draft good documentation using the precedents provided.
The fourth edition covers all major changes relevant to the field of joint venture and shareholder agreements including: New UK merger guidance; Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013; Article 101 TFEU and Competition Act 1998 update; Entrepreneur's relief and other tax law changes; Finance Act 2012. Previous edition ISBN: 9781847663443