There are good reasons to partner with other designers or contractors–even competitors–on construction and design projects.  Perhaps such a collaboration gives you access to new geographical or industry markets, or enables you to take on a project of broader scope.   A joint venture arrangement is a straight-forward way to collaborate in such instances.  However, there are issues that should be clearly defined at the outset.  In my recent article for the Daily Journal of Commerce, I address the joint venture arrangement and discuss what to consider when setting up a successful joint venture. Read the full article here.

“Joint Venturers Must Venture Carefully” was originally published in the Daily Journal of Commerce on December 16, 2016.

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Cory Haller practices in Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design group and focuses on helping both public and private clients throughout the construction and design process, from bidding and procurement, to pre-construction contract drafting and negotiation, to post-construction payment and defect disputes. More broadly…

Cory Haller practices in Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design group and focuses on helping both public and private clients throughout the construction and design process, from bidding and procurement, to pre-construction contract drafting and negotiation, to post-construction payment and defect disputes. More broadly, he also provides risk management advice and counsel to clients in a number of industries, including insurance coverage advocacy and occupational safety compliance and enforcement issues.