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Joint ventures and strategic alliances
Choosing to work with a partner in order to expand your business, either geographically or strategically, should be an exciting opportunity, not a project derailed by negotiations over structural changes or tax implications.
That’s where we come in. No matter the specific challenges of a project, we keep the priorities of our clients in mind and work toward solutions that meet their long-term goals. We have the cross-industry knowledge and the global team experience necessary to launch your venture smoothly anywhere in the world.After taking the time to understand your goals, we can advise on the most advantageous structure and help negotiate joint marketing agreements, joint development licenses and other strategic contractual arrangements.
We assisted a London-based private members' club when it was looking to acquire a US restaurant as part of a larger joint venture. We advised them on the significant structural reorganization that accompanied such an acquisition. We also helped secure a 60% investment from an American billionaire, which put our client on the path to open numerous additional clubs and restaurants in locations including London, Istanbul, Barcelona and Malibu.
After more than a century of advising successful individuals, we also know that new corporate adventures can be deeply personal for some business owners. We recently advised a multi-generation, family-owned maker of high-end kitchen products as they searched for a new manufacturing partner. We connected them with another family-run business from North Africa, ensuring that they would be able to maintain the product quality that has allowed it to expand to 60 countries since 1882.
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M. Ridgway Barker
Partner | Greenwich

Tim Taylor
Partner | London

Mark Lynch
Partner | London

Polly Chu
Partner | Hong Kong

Daniel Tang
Partner | Hong Kong

Naoki Ueyama
Partner | Tokyo

Toshihiko Tsuchiya
Partner | Tokyo

Sherlin Tung
Partner | Hong Kong
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