Partnering and aligning operations can result in a stronger business and a more impactful presence in the market. Our corporate attorneys can help.
UB Greensfelder helps clients plan, structure, negotiate, and document all types of partnerships, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances, whether the company is in the United States or international, so that the path ahead is clear.
How We Help
When evaluating any strategic alliance, it is critical to have a clear understanding of the roles of each player, the responsibilities – financial and otherwise – of all parties, and a clear picture of what success (and dissolution) look like. We focus on a client’s business’s tax, accounting, legal, and operational needs to help maximize the intended return from the proposed relationship and investment. In addition to negotiating favorable provisions for the business, we also help determine:
- The amount of initial and/or additional capital contributions required
- The value of any property and/or services to be contributed
- The proposed allocations of profits and losses, together with the proposed timing and manner of distributions
- The proposed management structure and its limitations
- Applicable transfer restrictions
- Dispute resolution provisions
- Dissolution and termination provisions
Strategic partnerships come in all shapes and sizes. Quite often, we work with companies looking to grow through acquisition yet lack the capital or the balance sheet to secure a traditional loan. In these cases, we can negotiate and draft agreements with private equity investors. On the other side, we also represent investors interested in expanding their networks of funded companies and turn to us to structure deals to provide equity positions in new or growing companies.
