Developing JV Deal Options
Most JV deals never close, and tunnel vision is often to blame. Testing alternative deal structures before serious negotiations begin can help reach a durable “yes.”
Joshua Kwicinski is a Managing Director based in Washington, DC. He has more than a decade of experience in advising on all aspects of the partnership lifecycle, including deal strategy, transaction structuring, ongoing governance, and restructuring/exit. He has advised senior executives and dealmakers at both a corporate and individual JV level across a range of industries, including oil and gas, metals and mining, aerospace and defense, financial services, biotechnology, and others.
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