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Legal Skills for Business: Due Diligence and Joint Ventures

17 – 21 Feb. 2025Abu Dhabi01 – 05 Sep. 2025Dubai13 – 17 Oct. 2025Abu Dhabi


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