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Hewitt on Joint Ventures, 5th Edition

Hewitt on Joint Ventures, 5th Edition

Author: Ian Hewitt
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414044821
Published In: October 2011
Format: Hardback + CD-ROM
Jurisdiction: Commonwealth, European Union, U.K., U.S. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Joint Ventures examines a range of transactions where two or more existing companies or firms agree to establish a common enterprise or business-related activity in which they intend jointly and directly to participate.

The new 5th edition of Joint Ventures offers you an in-depth examination of all aspects of joint ventures and a range of collaborative relationships. It identifies the principal issues raised by an array of transactions, sets out the relevant legal background and suggests ways of dealing with issues that may arise.

The new 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