JV Governance – More Physically-Demanding than Public Company Governance
The aim of this note is to simply spell out why joint venture governance is so challenging compared to public company governance.
Reserved Seating and Open Tables – Staffing Management Positions in JVs
With joint ventures, management appointment rights can create reserved seating or open tables for the JV top team. Which will you choose?
Risk Management – Closing Gaps in JV Risk Management Practices and Terms
The purpose of this article is to discuss a broader set of opportunities for companies to elevate their risk management game in joint ventures.
Gender Diversity on Your JV Board Why are Women Still Under-Represented
Public commitments to gender diversity are not translating onto JV Boards. Natural resource companies are especially behind. Five reasons to change.
Joint Venture Board Attendance Two Company Thirty Crowd
Why keeping board attendance to a manageable size leads to better outcomes.
Joint Venture Director Selection Shouldn’t the Board Have a Say
The purpose of this note is to briefly describe common gaps in how JV Directors are selected for most JV Boards, and to share what best practice looks like for JV Boards to play a proactive role in shaping their future composition.
Risk Management – Resetting the Three Lines of Defense in JVs
Part 1 of this series will focus on reconceptualizing the collective risk framework used in nonoperated ventures, while Part 2 will focus on closing gaps in operator due diligence, contract drafting, and ongoing governance.
No Clause for Concern – Developing JV Major Clauses Guide for Better JV Transaction Structuring
Marry in haste, repent at leisure. Being stuck with poorly-negotiated or outdated terms is why companies don’t like joint ventures. Isn’t it time to memorialize the learning from past mistakes?
Mining Joint Ventures – Emerging Issues, Trends, and Best Practices
Emerging Issues, Trends, and Best Practices.