Key due diligence questions before entering a joint venture, strategic partnership or high-value commercial relationship.
Why joint ventures need context
A joint venture creates shared exposure, dependency and reputational connection that can be difficult to unwind.
Questions to test
Ownership, authority, funding, track record, prior ventures, disputes, insolvency context, connected companies and material claims.
Look beyond the vehicle
The new joint-venture company may reveal little. The histories and networks of the people and existing businesses often matter more.
Use findings commercially
Due diligence should inform warranties, governance, staged commitments, information rights and exit protections.
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