Launching a Joint Venture - Reflections and Lessons Learned from a General Counsel Perspective

David Russell, Principal, BearingPoint Ireland, Ireland

This article considers the legal complexities related to the launching of a joint venture (JV), especially from the perspective of the legal corporate function. The authors’ goal is to assist in-house attorneys in understanding better what it takes to launch a JV as well as some of the risks and challenges involved. Based on a real-world case study, it takes the form of a conversational interview of the General Counsel and the Head of Corporate M&A from a large professional services organisation. The interview considers the factors that contributed to the success of the JV launch, including the critical legal deliverables and the lessons learned.

David Russell - A PMI-certified project and management consultant with over 25 years of experience in successful client delivery, from strategy to design and implementation. He has specialised in project management and business transformation. His current focus is on delivering BearingPoint’s investment strategy. He has multi-sectoral experience in Ireland and the UK and on international projects, particularly in healthcare, telecoms, financial services, and the public sector.

BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots. We transform businesses for a better future. Our global network spans over 70 countries and 13,000 people. We operate in three business units: Consulting, Products, and Capital. https://www.bearingpoint.com/en-ie/about-us/annualreport/