Joint venture agreements

Create Strategic Alliances with Legal Certainty

A joint venture is a powerful way to combine expertise, resources, or services with another business. But without a clearly drafted agreement, even the most promising collaboration can quickly unravel. At Jamieson Law, our solicitors help you structure joint venture agreements that set clear expectations, reduce risk, and ensure long-term commercial success.

Whether you’re entering a one-off project or building a lasting business relationship, we’ll guide you through the legal framework from start to finish.

What Is a Joint Venture Agreement?

Unlike a traditional partnership agreement, a joint venture typically involves two or more separate businesses working together for a shared goal, often for a fixed term or project. These arrangements require careful planning to define each party’s contributions, responsibilities, and share of profits or losses.

A well-drafted joint venture agreement provides clarity and legal protection, ensuring that the collaboration runs smoothly and disputes are avoided.

What We Include in Your Joint Venture Agreement

Defined Terms of Engagement

We set out the details of how the joint venture will operate, including management structures, commercial responsibilities, IP rights, profit-sharing models, and exit strategies. Every term is drafted in plain English, so all parties understand their obligations.

Built-in Risk Management

Our legal team has first-hand commercial experience. We help you identify potential pitfalls and include mechanisms to address disputes, governance issues, or unexpected changes in business performance.

Regulatory Compliance and Oversight

Joint ventures often raise questions around compliance, especially where two businesses operate under different rules or standards. We provide guidance to ensure your agreement complies with relevant legal and industry regulations and is structured to support transparent reporting.

Why Choose Jamieson Law

  • Expertise in both contract law and commercial strategy

  • Plain-English contracts that are practical and enforceable

  • Customised agreements that reflect your goals and risks

  • Ongoing support for negotiation, amendments, and disputes

We work closely with your leadership and legal teams to ensure every joint venture starts with mutual understanding and solid legal protection.

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From our clients
"I have asked Jamieson Law for assistance on a number of projects involving JV agreements, engagement contracts etc. The advice has been bang on and the response times have been excellent. Having a safe pair of legal hands to back up a small project finance team has been invaluable."

Innovative Business Solutions

At Jamieson Law, we understand that navigating the complex world of corporate law is crucial for the success and growth of your business. Our experienced team is here to provide expert guidance and support across a wide range of corporate legal matters.

Whether you are looking to expand by acquiring another business or planning to sell your own, our team can guide you through every step of the process. We can provide detailed due diligence, draft and negotiate your sale agreements, thereby facilitating a smooth transaction.

Entering a business partnership requires clear, legally binding agreements to define each partner’s role, responsibilities, and share of profits. We draft partnership agreements that set the foundation for a successful business relationship. 

When collaborating with another business, a well-structured joint venture agreement is essential. Our team will help you outline the terms of your joint venture, including contributions, management and profit-sharing. 

Well drafted heads of terms can provide a preliminary framework and outline the key terms of the proposed transaction. This helps to align expectations and pave the way for a smoother negotiation and completion process.

The articles of association are crucial for defining the rules and regulations that govern your company’s operations. We’ll draft and review your articles to ensure they’re compliant and support your company’s objectives and governance. 

Balancing the interests of shareholders and the business owner is crucial for sustainable, positive business growth.  We draft agreements that clearly define the rights and responsibilities of all parties. 

Conducting due diligence is important when entering any major business transaction. The Jamieson Law team will review financial records, legal documents, and other critical information to identify potential risks, providing you with the information you need to make informed decisions.