Trust, But Verify: Our Approach to Due Diligence for Joint Ventures
Due diligence for joint ventures is more important than due diligence in an M&A context and requires an approach that exceeds traditional M&A due diligence.
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.
View Full ProfileDue diligence for joint ventures is more important than due diligence in an M&A context and requires an approach that exceeds traditional M&A due diligence.
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