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OverviewIncreased rates of technological change and globalisation are leading more and more firms to consider joint venture strategies. From a legal perspective however, little if anything has been written on these collaborative business relationships. Now, two of Canada's leading practitioners in the field have prepared the first comprehensive legal treatment of joint ventures, drawing together applicable case law and statutory provisions, and providing specific examples of joint venture relationships drawn from real experience. If you are looking for a sophisticated understanding of the nature of joint venture relationships, or a practical guide to structuring joint ventures, this book will provide the answers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Barry J Reiter , Melanie A ShishlerPublisher: Irwin Law Inc Imprint: Irwin Law Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.595kg ISBN: 9781552210369ISBN 10: 1552210367 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 15 December 1999 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword by J Robert S Prichard The joint venture process Overview: joint ventures in a global economy Part 1: Introductory Principles Introduction to joint ventures The value of cooperation Part 2: Alternative Legal Vehicles Choosing a legal vehicle: customizing standard forms Formal requirements and general characteristics Default management structures, transfers, and exit mechanisms Baseline duties between venturers Joint venture liability to third parties Taxation of joint ventures Part Three: Implementing The Business Plan Structuring a joint venture for success Relational considerations: partner selection, culture, objectives, and champions Governance considerations: decision making, dispute resolution, transfers, and termination Financial considerations: valuations and initial, ongoing, and emergency financing Regulatory issues Part Four: Case Analysis: Applying the Analytical Framework Joint venture case analysis Appendices Appendix A - Joint Venture Checklist Appendix B - Sample Agreement for an Unincorporated Joint Venture Appendix C - Sample Shareholders' Agreement for a JVC List of Sample Provisions Table of Legislation/ Table of Cases/ IndexReviewsJ. Robert S. Prichard, President, University of Toronto Author InformationMelanie Shishler is a partner at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg in Toronto. She holds a B.A. from McGill University and an LL.B. from the University of Toronto. Melanie was the co-editor-in-chief of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review. J. Robert S. Prichard is the President of the University of Toronto. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |