Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Due Diligence in Business Transactions

• Understand the purpose and process of due diligence in corporate deals.
• Differentiate between financial, legal, operational, and regulatory due diligence.
• Learn how to assess business risks before mergers, acquisitions, and JVs.

2. Legal Due Diligence Process and Risk Identification

• Conduct contract review, intellectual property assessment, and regulatory checks.
• Identify hidden liabilities, compliance risks, and contractual obligations.
• Develop due diligence checklists and reporting structures.

3. Structuring and Negotiating Joint Venture Agreements

• Understand types of joint ventures (equity JV, contractual JV, strategic alliances).
• Draft and negotiate JV agreements, governance structures, and exit strategies.
• Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and profit-sharing mechanisms in JV contracts.

4. Compliance and Regulatory Considerations in JVs

• Navigate antitrust laws, foreign investment regulations, and tax implications.
• Address competition law issues and regulatory filings.
• Ensure ethical business practices and anti-corruption compliance (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, AML laws).

5. Risk Management in Due Diligence and Joint Ventures

• Identify legal risks in business partnerships.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Implement compliance monitoring and governance frameworks for JVs.

6. Contract Management and Enforcement in Joint Ventures

• Understand contract negotiation techniques for favorable JV terms.
• Ensure contract enforcement, compliance, and exit planning.
• Develop contractual dispute resolution strategies (arbitration, mediation, litigation).

7. Dispute Resolution and Exit Strategies in Joint Ventures

• Handle JV partner conflicts and performance disputes.
• Understand dissolution, buyout, and termination clauses in JV agreements.
• Use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for JV conflicts.

8. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Analyze real-world due diligence failures and successful JVs.
• Participate in contract negotiation and risk assessment exercises.
• Develop a customized due diligence and JV strategy for a business deal.

Target Audience

• Legal professionals and corporate lawyers
• Business executives and investment managers
• Compliance officers and risk managers
• M&A advisors and financial analysts
• Entrepreneurs and corporate strategists