Hewitt on Joint Ventures, 5th Edition

• Discusses the growth of joint ventures and alliances in the changing business and economic climate
• Examines duties of nominee directors under the Companies Act 2006 and the new statutory derivative action now in force
• Includes the special features of joint venture agreements involving the public sector
• Addresses changes required to the Model Articles of Association under the Companies Act 2006
• Features the use of limited liability partnerships (LLP) in joint ventures
• Offers increased attention to “strategic” contractual alliances
• Provides a guide to the possible introduction of the European Private Company (EPC) as a structure for joint ventures
• Covers the Bribery Act 2010 to ensure you are aware of the anti-bribery and corruption measures that need to be addressed when conducting an international joint venture
• Addresses the British Standards Institution’s framework specification, BS11000 on Collaborative Business Relationships, introduced in 2010 and issues surrounding the governance of joint ventures and alliances
• Discusses the increased use of mediation in dispute settlement
• Includes expanded coverage to the international dimensions of this edition with the introduction of Switzerland and updated sections on Brazil, Russia, India and China
• Offers additional precedents, such as the International Trade Centre(ITC) Model Contract for International Corporate Joint Venture aimed at small and medium enterprises

"An invaluable trove of legal information on joint ventures; every lawyer advising on joint ventures should have a desk copy"
Thomas Ach, Legal Director, Group Legal Affairs, Deutsche Telekom AG

"Full of practical ideas, solutions and strategies to get ahead and fashion successful joint ventures in a global economy"
Loh Siew Cheang, Cheang & Ariff law firm, Malaysia

"This book gives clear and practical guidance on the issues involved in the drafting, negotiating and setting up of joint ventures. It provides a comprehensive overview on strategies and constructions for tackling key joint venture issues. This and summary overviews on points to consider and a free CD with checklists and precedents enables the reader to find practical and constructive solutions in this important and complicated field, also in an international legal environment"
Dr. Lars Gorissen, Siemens AG, LEGAL Corporate and SFS