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Joint Ventures

Collaboration is often at the heart of success, so you need the right documentation in place to make sure you can achieve your goals. A joint venture should not only be fair, but should be of great benefit to all the parties.

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Services for Joint Ventures
In-House Counsel
How we work with you

Services for Joint Ventures

Teaming agreements
Joint development agreements and collaboration agreements
Project development agreements
Contractual and corporate joint ventures

In-House Counsel

Our team of experienced lawyers is well-equipped to support you in various ways. Whether you require advice on a specific issue, additional resources due to capacity constraints, or a second opinion, we are here to help. Explore our legal counsel page for more information and details on our schedule of seminars, specifically designed for in-house counsel.

How we work with you

Whilst based in the South of England, Paris Smith acts for businesses and families throughout the UK. Technology has enabled us to provide a high level of service to our clients whether they are local to our offices or not. Our advice can be given in many ways:

Over the telephone
Via video conferencing
In face to face meetings

We will talk through how you would like to be contacted and the best ways for us to meet in our early conversations with you.

CONTENTS

Services for Joint Ventures
In-House Counsel
How we work with you

Get in touch to speak with an expert.

Introducing your key contact

Crispin Dick

Partner – Commercial

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Crispin Dick

Partner – Commercial

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Chambers Legal Directory 2025

“Sources say ‘The corporate team at Paris Smith handles a wide range of transactions, including asset and share acquisitions, management buyouts, and employee ownership trusts’; The team provided highly knowledgeable advice in a very timely fashion. They worked through very large numbers of documents to meet tight deadlines’; The team has provided the highest quality of service, demonstrating excellent technical knowledge and the ability to propose and negotiate practical commercial solutions’; They are an extremely well established and respected team capable of supporting clients through even the most complex deals’; and ‘The team has great strength in depth with several partners having built strong reputations across the local M&A advisory market and a loyal following with clients’.”

Legal 500 2025 Edition – Client Testimonials

“One referee says “Paris Smith provide a premium service with a real focus on quality;” another adds “The team are accessible and provide strongly commercial advice;” whilst a third referee states “They are very knowledgeable and handled difficult queries very well. They always kept us up to date and ensured a smooth process.””

Chambers Legal Directory 2024

“Referees say “The Paris Smith team has stood out for their ability to respond in a consistently timely and professional manner at all times across a broad range of legal advice areas”; “The Paris Smith team acts as a genuine partner and are there where and when you need them, consistently and professionally – I couldn’t ask any more of them”; “Clear and quality legal advice, hardworking legal counsel” and “Dedicated to the service they provide”.”

Legal 500 2024 Edition

“They’re professional, practical and offer reasonable charges for the high level of legal support provided. Clients report: “They have a very good reputation and a strength and depth throughout the team. They not only give good, practical commercial advice, but they’re really nice people to deal with.” Sources add: “They work extremely well and are very high-quality. They can offer as good a service as any London firm, but at significantly reduced costs.””

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