Joint Venture & Entity Formation

Overview

Adams & Reese helps businesses establish joint ventures and new entities, with a strategic, forward thinking approach. From selecting the right structure, to drafting agreements that mitigate risk, we ensure our clients have a solid legal, financial, and operational foundation. Our attorneys provide clear guidance on the advantages and challenges of different business structures, while protecting long-term interests. 

Structure & Formation

We call upon industry-spanning experience and integrated tax professionals to help clients choose the ideal jurisdiction and legal framework for their ventures. Our attorneys craft agreements that do more than outline ownership rights and governance – they anticipate challenges, define financial obligations, address tax implications, and address the resolution of disputes should they arise.  By anticipating and accounting for the full business lifecycle, we help clients build ventures that are not only legally sound but also positioned for long-term success.

Protection & Compliance

We take a proactive approach to risk management, preparing agreements that protect intellectual property, confidential information, and financial interests. We guide clients through regulatory requirements and compliance obligations, advising on:

• Organizational documents and governance structures
• Securities and tax considerations
• Directors’ liability and fiduciary obligations
• Piercing the corporate veil and privilege protections
• Consulting agreements and contractual risk management

Defining Strengths

• Business governance structures
• Compliance
• Directors’ liability
• Entity formation
• Fiduciary obligations
• Intellectual property
• Joint venture agreements
• Organizational documents
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk management 
• Securities
• Tax