{"id":5352,"date":"2026-06-15T10:28:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gxglegal.com\/joint-ventures\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T16:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T14:57:07","slug":"joint-ventures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gxglegal.com\/en\/joint-ventures\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Ventures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container left\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Joint Ventures & Partnerships<\/h1><div class=\"et_pb_header_content_wrapper\"><p>Partnerships are long-term agreements between people, not just between companies. We structure joint ventures that remain robust even when interests diverge. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button et_pb_button_one\" href=\"#termincta\">Structuring partnerships<\/a><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button et_pb_button_two\" href=\"#leistungsspektrum\">Service Spectrum<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Classification<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Alliances that hold up even <em>under tension.<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Equity JVs, contractual joint ventures, strategic minority stakes, or sales and development partnerships \u2014 every form requires its own architecture. The key is not the promise of good cooperation, but the clear regulation of exceptional cases. <\/p>\n<p>We design structures, governance, and exit mechanisms that work long-term \u2014 even when strategies or ownership structures change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\" id=\"leistungsspektrum\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Service Spectrum<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What we <em>handle<\/em> for you.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone eck-rahmen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em><span class=\"leistungen-nbr\">01<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>JV structuring<\/h4>\n<p>Equity JVs, contractual JVs, partnership models \u2014 tax and antitrust compliant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone eck-rahmen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em><span class=\"leistungen-nbr\">02<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Shareholder Agreements<\/h4>\n<p>Voting rights, veto rights, deadlock solutions, management, reporting obligations, and reserved matters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone eck-rahmen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em><span class=\"leistungen-nbr\">03<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Contribution and financing rules<\/h4>\n<p>In-kind contributions, IP transfer, capital calls, additional contributions, anti-dilution protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone eck-rahmen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em><span class=\"leistungen-nbr\">04<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Exit and separation arrangements<\/h4>\n<p>Drag-along, tag-along, put\/call, Russian roulette, Texas shoot-out, buy-out mechanisms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone eck-rahmen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em><span class=\"leistungen-nbr\">05<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>IP & Licensing<\/h4>\n<p>Transfer and licensing of IP, know-how, and trademarks \u2014 with clear reversionary rights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone eck-rahmen\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em><span class=\"leistungen-nbr\">06<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Antitrust & merger control<\/h4>\n<p>Filing obligations, standstill obligation, antitrust assessment of the partnership in DACH and the EU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Who we work for<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Clients seeking <em>clarity.<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_0 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_0 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">K<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Strategic industrial partners<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_1 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">K<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Corporations and subsidiaries<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_2 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">K<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Medium-sized family businesses<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_3 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">K<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Technology and licensing partners<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_4 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">K<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Private equity & co-investors<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_5 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">K<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\"> International consortia<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_6 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">K<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Research and development partners<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_7 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">K<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Sales and platform partners<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Our Approach<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>How we <em>work.<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><section class=\"values-section\">\n        <div class=\"values-grid\">\n            \n            <div class=\"value-card\">\n                <h3 class=\"value-title\">Balanced<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"value-text\">A successful joint venture is created when the interests of all parties are brought into a sustainable balance.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"value-card\">\n                <h3 class=\"value-title\">Forward-looking<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"value-text\">We design governance structures, decision-making processes, and exit arrangements so that conflicts do not arise in the first place.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"value-card\">\n                <h3 class=\"value-title\">Collaborative<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"value-text\">A joint venture is more than a contract. We create structures for long-term, functional collaboration. \n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"value-card\">\n                <h3 class=\"value-title\">Future-proof<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"value-text\">We think beyond completion and develop solutions that endure through growth, change, or a subsequent exit.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span>Process<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>From the first conversation to the <br \/><em>conclusion.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_1_5 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em>I<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Term Sheet<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Key commercial terms, contributions, governance, exit logic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_1_5 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em>II<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Choice of structure<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Equity JV vs. contractual JV, legal form, tax and antitrust framework.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_1_5 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em>III<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Contractual documentation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Shareholder, contribution, licensing, and service agreements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_1_5 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em>IV<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Approvals<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Merger control, FDI, sectoral proceedings, closing conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_1_5 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em>V<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Completion & support<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Closing, governance setup, ongoing advice to JV bodies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\" id=\"leistungsspektrum\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Insights<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Clarity in <em>a few minutes<\/em>.<\/h2>\n<p>Structuring partnerships that hold up even when interests diverge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_grid_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\" data-interaction-trigger=\"buxaqw3bt6\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gxglegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/juristische-expertise-scaled.png\" alt=\"A scale with documents on one side and the title Legal Expertise on the other.\" title=\"legal expertise\" width=\"1430\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gxglegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/juristische-expertise-scaled.png 1430w, https:\/\/www.gxglegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/juristische-expertise-1280x2291.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.gxglegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/juristische-expertise-980x1754.png 980w, 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We respond within 24 hours. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_27 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_0 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">When is an equity JV better than a simple partnership?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix et_flex_module\"><p>As soon as contributions are substantial, IP is shared, or a long-term platform is created. Contractual JVs are suitable for clearly defined projects. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_1 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">How do you handle deadlocks between 50\/50 partners?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix et_flex_module\"><p>Through tiered escalation mechanisms, arbitration clauses, and emergency mechanisms such as put\/call, Texas shoot-out, or Russian roulette.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_2 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What happens to contributed IP upon exit?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix et_flex_module\"><p>We regulate reversionary rights, continued licensing, and non-compete clauses in the formation agreement \u2014 largely avoiding disputes upon exit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_3 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Do I need a merger control filing?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix et_flex_module\"><p>Often, yes \u2014 even for joint ventures below the majority threshold. 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