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Real Estate Joint Ventures & Project Finance
Property development partnerships succeed when they are structured and documented carefully from the outset.
Overview
Real estate joint ventures bring together land, capital and expertise. We help landowners, developers and investors structure these arrangements, allocate risk and reward clearly, and document the relationship so it can withstand the pressures of a project.
Who this service is for
- Landowners contributing land to a project
- Developers seeking land or capital
- Investors funding property development
- Parties structuring project finance
Typical legal issues we address
- Joint venture structure and vehicle
- Contributions, profit share and exit
- Roles, control and decision-making
- Project finance and security
- Construction and consultant contracts
- Default, deadlock and dispute resolution
How we can assist
- Structuring property joint ventures
- Drafting joint venture and finance documents
- Allocating risk, reward and control clearly
- Advising on security and project documentation
Our approach
We focus on the questions that cause most disputes, contributions, control, profit share and exit, and document them clearly at the outset, so the partnership rests on firm ground.
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How should a property joint venture be structured?
The right structure depends on the contributions, tax position and risk appetite of the parties. We advise on the most suitable vehicle and document it carefully.
What causes most joint venture disputes?
Unclear arrangements on control, profit share, funding obligations and exit. Addressing these at the outset prevents most problems.
Can you advise on project finance?
Yes. We advise on financing arrangements and security for property development projects alongside the joint venture structure.
The information on this website is general in nature, is not legal advice, and does not create an advocate-client relationship. It should not be relied upon for any specific matter. Requirements may change and should be confirmed against the current law, regulations and regulator guidance before action is taken. Please contact Njau & Associates Advocates for advice on your circumstances.