International Joint Ventures -- Table of Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction to International Joint Ventures -- General Legal Characteristics of JVs -- Functional Types of JV Relationships -- Advantages and Disadvantages of JVs -- Structural Components of a Typical JV -- Transaction Checklist for Forming a JV -- Alternatives to JVs for Entering Foreign Markets -- Chapter 2: Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Joint Venture Activities -- Enterprise Laws -- Commercial Laws -- Ten Tips For Selecting Governing Law -- Property Rights -- Investment, Financial, and Securities Laws -- Antitrust and Competition Laws -- Labor, Immigraton, Health and Environmental Laws -- Consumer Protection Laws -- Dispute Resolution -- Tax Laws -- Chapter 3: Analysis of the Market -- Social and Political Factors -- Country Analysis -- Chapter 4: Parties to the JV: The Roles -- The Foreign Party -- The Local Party -- The Local Regulators -- Professional Advisors -- Six Tips to Engaging Foreign Counsel -- Other Business Partners -- Chapter 5: Parties to the JV: The Selection -- Locating Potential JV Partners -- Due Diligence Investigation -- Due Diligence Documentary Checklist -- Building a Cultural Profile -- Evaluating Potential JV Partners -- A Few Final Questions -- Chapter 6: Factors Affecting Success or Failure -- Poor Pre-Formation Planning -- Unexpectedly Poor Financial Performance -- Management Problems -- Strategy Problems -- Improper Choice of JV Format -- Inappropriate Performance Milestones -- Personnel Problems -- Conflicting Objectives -- Divergent Values -- Perceived Differences in Contributions by Parties -- Financial Difficulties for One Party -- Local Business and Regulatory Conditions -- Political Factors -- Chapter 7: Confidentiality Agreements -- Sample Contract: Nondisclosure Agreement -- Chapter 8: Selecting a Legal Entity for the JV.

Which Entity: Compare the Major Distinguishing Factors -- Strategies for Selecting the Business Form -- Partnerships -- Which Entity: Compare the Major Distinguishing Factors -- Corporations and Public Companies -- Limited Liability Companies -- Choice of Entity Factors -- Chapter 9: Negotiating the Joint Venture Terms -- Key Terms of the Joint Venture -- Letter of Intent or Memorandum of Understanding -- Ten Tips for Completing Contract Negotiations -- Negotiation Considerations -- Sample Contract: Memorandum of Understanding for Joint Venture -- Chapter 10: Developing a Business Plan for the JV -- Creating a Meaningful Plan -- Field of Activity -- Products and Markets -- Territory -- Operational Activities -- Additional Items -- Chapter 11: Securing Government Approvals -- Foreign Investment Regulations -- Antitrust and Competition Laws -- Regulation of Technology Transfers -- Export Controls -- Customs Laws -- Chapter 12: Financing and Insuring the JV -- Partners' Contributions -- Sources of External Financing -- Commercial Bank Loans -- Insurance -- Chapter 13: Forming the Joint Venture -- Managing the Formation Process -- Venturers' Agreement -- Checklist: Drafting a Venturers' Agreement -- Checklist: Closing Procedures for the JV -- Government Filings -- Ancillary Agreements and Documents -- Cash Contributions -- Closing Documents -- Postclosing Actions -- Chapter 14: Management and Control of the JV -- Factors for Consideration in Allocating Control -- Allocating Control in "50-50" JVs -- Seven Principles for Successful Meetings -- Allocating Control in "Non-50-50" JVs -- Size and Composition of the Management Board -- Control of the Management Board -- Shifting Control of the Management Board -- Selection of Officers -- Matters Subject to Unanimous Approval -- Sample Contract Provision: Vote Switch Procedures.

Protective Provisions for Minority Venturers -- Chapter 15: Operating the JV -- Functional Activities -- Operational Activities -- Human Resources -- Accounting Matters and Financial Reporting -- Cross-Cultural Team Building -- Covenants -- Sample Contract Provision: Administrative Services -- Sample Contract Provision: Charges for Services -- Sample Contract Provision: Development Program -- Sample Contract Provision: Technical Assistance -- Chapter 16: Crisis Management: Saving the Troubled Relationship -- Dispute Resolution Mechanisms -- Mediation Procedures -- Arbitration Procedures -- Ten Steps for Effective Arbitration -- Sample Contract Provision: Dispute Resolution Procedures -- Sample Contract Provision: Option To Purchase -- Chapter 17: Terminating the JV -- Restrictions on Transfers of Ownership -- Pre-Termination Withdrawals of a JV Partner -- Termination of the JV -- Post-Termination Considerations -- Chapter 18: Venturers' Agreement -- Sample Contract: Venturers' Agreement -- Chapter 19: Glossary -- Chapter 20: Resources.