Joint Ventures
The Taxman Always Rings Twice
In the past few years, I’ve worked on an unusually large number of matters requiring complex tax analysis in high-stakes situations. While I’ve always had a healthy respect for the importance of tax issues, these more recent engagements have left me in absolute awe of the risks associated with the tax code. Seemingly harmless transactions consummated years before [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How Early to Get Your Lawyer Involved
I sat in a conference session yesterday and heard the presenter say that you should negotiate all the “deal points” of a strategic alliance before getting your lawyer involved. Lawyers can be expensive and also might introduce complications and delays into a business arrangement, so I understand the temptation to feel that way. Nevertheless, I [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Joint Venture Tips
While it is natural to negotiate a JV thinking primarily of the “upside” if things go well, many of the legal terms will focus on how to terminate the JV and what happens on termination. Young couples getting married often choose to forego a prenuptial agreement. New business partners rarely should make that same choice.
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