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Drafting Joint Venture Agreements

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Language:
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Androulla Poutziouris
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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an online seminar, funded by the HRDA and offers verified 10 CPD points by the Cyprus Bar Association.


Aims of the seminar:


This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to draft a comprehensive joint venture agreement in Cyprus. Participants will learn about the key provisions that should be included in such an agreement, as well as the legal requirements and considerations that must be taken into account. The course will cover topics such as the structure of joint ventures, the allocation of risks and rewards, the protection of intellectual property, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Participants will also be introduced to practical drafting tips and techniques to ensure that their joint venture agreement is clear, concise, and effective.

Why this seminar is important for you?


A course on how to draft an effective joint venture agreement can be beneficial for various individuals involved in or interested in the field of joint ventures. The following individuals may find it valuable to attend such a course:

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Individuals who are planning to enter into a joint venture or are involved in entrepreneurial activities can attend a course on drafting joint venture agreements. This course can provide them with the knowledge and skills to negotiate and structure joint venture agreements that protect their interests, outline clear terms and responsibilities, and facilitate successful partnerships.

Legal Professionals: Lawyers specializing in corporate law, commercial law, or contract law can attend a course on drafting joint venture agreements to enhance their expertise in this area. This course can provide them with insights into the key provisions, legal considerations, and drafting techniques specific to joint venture agreements, enabling them to provide comprehensive legal advice to clients.

Business Development and Strategy Professionals: Professionals working in business development, strategy, or corporate development roles can benefit from attending a course on drafting joint venture agreements. It can help them understand the essential elements of joint venture agreements, evaluate partnership opportunities, and structure agreements that align with their organization's strategic goals.

Project Managers: Project managers involved in joint venture initiatives can attend a course on drafting joint venture agreements to gain insights into the contractual aspects of joint ventures. This course can provide them with the necessary knowledge to effectively manage and oversee joint venture projects, ensuring that the agreement supports successful project execution.

Financial Professionals: Professionals in the financial sector, such as investment bankers, venture capitalists, or private equity investors, may attend a course on drafting joint venture agreements to gain a better understanding of the contractual aspects of joint ventures. It can help them assess investment opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, and protect their financial interests in joint venture transactions.

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MODULE 1: Introduction to joint ventures

  • What is a joint venture?
  • Definition of joint venture agreements
  • Types of joint ventures (equity, contractual, consortiums and strategic alliances)
  • Joint venture structures (corporate, partnership, contractual, EEIG's).
  • Why joint venture agreements are important
  • When are joint venture agreements appropriate
  • Benefits and risks (advantages and disadvantages of joint venture structures
  • Overview of legal system and relevant laws and regulations in Cyprus.
  • Case studies of successful joint ventures in Cyprus


MODULE 2: Pre-drafting considerations

  • Key considerations before drafting a joint venture agreement in Cyprus
  • Why is due diligence important
  • How to conduct due diligence on potential partners
  • Skills for identifying goals and objectives of the joint venture
  • Assessing risks and potential pitfalls of the joint venture and communicating them to the clients.
  • The use of a term sheet and its importance
  • How to effectively use a term sheet and
  • Examples of term sheets.


MODULE 3: Drafting the corporate joint venture agreement Part 1

  • Structure of a corporate joint venture agreement in Cyprus
  • Clauses to include in the agreement
  • Drafting clauses dealing with introduction and purpose of the joint venture
  • Drafting ownership, contributions and management of the joint venture
  • Drafting for contributions of the parties
  • Drafting for decision making processes
  • Drafting for confidentiality and non-disclosure
  • Drafting for protection of intellectual property rights
  • Drafting for termination and dissolution of the joint venture (exit strategies and key considerations when drafting).

MODULE 4: Drafting the corporate joint venture agreement Part 2

  • Drafting for potential deadlocks in each type of joint venture.
  • Drafting for dispute resolution
  • Financing of joint ventures and distribution of profits clauses.
  • Important boilerplate clauses to include
  • Drafting tips and best practices, Using clear and concise language, Avoiding ambiguities and inconsistencies
  • Ensuring completeness and coherence, Reviewing and revising the agreement
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Checklist to have in mind when drafting.


MODULE 5: Specific considerations: JV

  • The company law requirements in Cyprus
  • Intellectual property considerations
  • Tax implications for joint ventures in Cyprus
  • Employment law considerations in joint ventures
  • Liability and indemnification considerations
  • Competition law considerations
  • Choosing the appropriate structure using case studies for your clients
  • European Economic Interest Grouping considerations in detail
  • Joint venture or shareholder agreement? Advising the client appropriately.
  • Summary of the key considerations and steps for advising and drafting the joint venture agreement and or structure
  • Questions and answers
  • Conclusions.


suitable for

This course is suitable for:

  • Lawyers
  • Advocates
  • Legal advisors
  • Contract managers
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs involved in entrepreneurial activities. 
  • Legal professionals and lawyers. 
  • Corporate development managers.
  • Financial professionals, 
  • Investment bankers 
  • Venture capitalists 
  • Private equity investors. 
  • Project managers 
  • Government officials and regulators. 
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Methodology

Live sessions - online via Zoom

Interactive lecture with PowerPoint presentation

Case study and analysis and group discussion

Practical exercises to apply legal concepts in real-world scenarios

Q&A sessions for in-depth understanding

Funding

This course is funded by the HRDA.

Unemployed participants may avail themselves of the funding where certain criteria are met. For more information, please contact us at 7008 8871.

Admission Requirements

Who is this aimed at

This course is suitable for:

  • Lawyers
  • Advocates
  • Legal advisors
  • Contract managers
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs involved in entrepreneurial activities. 
  • Legal professionals and lawyers. 
  • Corporate development managers.
  • Financial professionals, 
  • Investment bankers 
  • Venture capitalists 
  • Private equity investors. 
  • Project managers 
  • Government officials and regulators. 

Certificate Awarded

A Training Certificate will be awarded to those participants who will successfully complete the training.

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INSTRUCTOR

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Androulla Poutziouris

Mrs Androulla Poutziouri is a qualified Advocate and a Member of the Cyprus Bar Association. Mrs Poutziouri obtained a double LLB Law degree in English and French Law from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University and the University of Birmingham. She then proceeded to obtain an LLM Degree in International Legal Practice from the University of Law in the UK. She is bilingual in Greek and English(native), with working proficiency in French.

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QUESTION 01

Do I need to be registered on the ERMIS Portal?

Yes, if you are registering for a course that is HRDA accredited, all participants (either receiving funding or not) will have to access and register as natural persons on the ERMIS Portal. If you are receiving funding and you are being registered for continuous professional/vocational training by your employer, your employer should also be registered with the ERMIS platform as a legal person. Contact us if you have any difficulty registering as a natural person or a legal person.

QUESTION 02

Will I receive a certificate at the end of the training?

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance from ELTRC or the relevant awarding body.

QUESTION 03

Do you have terms and conditions for seminar attendance?

Yes. You may find our terms and conditions here.

QUESTION 04

Will I receive the notes for the lesson and have access to recordings?

Yes, you will be given the course materials through an online platform and you will be allowed to download and keep the course materials and specimens for certain courses. Recordings will also be available in the drive for three months.

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Do I need to be registered on the ERMIS Portal?

Yes, if you are registering for a course that is HRDA accredited, all participants (either receiving funding or not) will have to access and register as natural persons on the ERMIS Portal. If you are receiving funding and you are being registered for continuous professional/vocational training by your employer, your employer should also be registered with the ERMIS platform as a legal person. Contact us if you have any difficulty registering as a natural person or a legal person.

What is HRDA funding?

When you join a seminar that is HRDA accredited and funded, you are able to be funded for up to 80% of the course fee. When a course is accredited by HRDA, it means that the course has been examined for its quality and structure. The Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA) sets maximum subsidy levels. Maximum subsidy levels are calculated as follows: maximum subsidy level= number of employees x duration of training programme x hourly subsidy per participant. In fact, for level 2 courses, the HRDA subsidizes 17 euros per hour per employee and for level 1 courses 12 euros per hour per employee. Contact us to find out if you are eligible for funding and for information on our funded courses.

How can I access course materials and resources?

Registered participants will receive access to our course materials and resources through our online learning platform. These materials are designed to complement the live sessions and help you reinforce your understanding of the topics covered. If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties accessing these materials, please reach out to our support team, and they will be happy to assist you.

Do you have terms and conditions for seminar attendance?

Yes. You may find our terms and conditions here

Do all of your courses offer verified CPD points?

This programme may be approved for CPD Points. Eligibility criteria and CPD Points are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

Do I have to be a lawyer to attend your seminars?

No, you do not have to be a lawyer to attend our seminars. However, if the course is HRDA accredited, we must review your CV to ensure that you are able to attend the course that has been accredited.

Do you only have seminars for lawyers?

No, we are consistently updating our seminar library. We offer courses to paralegals, corporate administrators, accountants, compliance officers etc. The law is all-encompassing, and many professionals find the contents of our courses useful for their work. We also offer courses to people who are unemployed or looking to change professions. You should contact us to discuss which courses are right for you depending on your experience and professional goals.

How does course funding work?

Every employer in Cyprus is obliged by law to contribute 0,5% of their total payroll costs to the fund (the law allows to set up a rate of up to 1%). The rate is the same for all contributors (all companies except government organisations and self-employed). The money is collected via the social insurance
mechanism.

In order to register for a course, your employer should apply to our training centre to register for the course, using the enrol now button on the course page. Once we receive your application, we will contact you to confirm your status on the ERMIS platform of the HRDA. We will guide you through the application process to enable you to register on the ERMIS platform for the course you are interested in.

We will then approve your application from the ERMIS portal and then confirm your registration. Once the course is completed, we will apply to the HRDA to receive your funding for the course in question. We receive your funding directly from the HRDA.

The maximum hourly grants are as follows:


Level 1: 12€/hour/person, Level 2: 17€/hour/person.

The two levels of participants are defined as: - Level of participants 1: a) for technical skills and knowledge: key personnel as craftsmen, laborers, clerical staff, service employees; b) personal skills: key personnel such as craftsmen, laborer’s, clerical staff, service employees, supervisory/managerial staff - Level of participants 2: a) specialized professionals/technical knowledge and skills: technical/science/ supervisory/managerial staff; b)supervisory/managerial knowledge and skills: supervisory/managerial staff; c) specialized/innovative topics: managerial and scientific staff.

Following the de minimis aid Council Regulation 1407/2013, a company cannot receive more than €200,000 in a three-year time horizon. If you have received more than this amount you will not be eligible for funding and will be called to pay the full amount of the course fee.

In order to receive funding you should visit our Terms and Conditions for receiving HRDA funding and read them carefully. Participants should also follow the instructions of the Center and the trainer alike.

Failure to follow instructions or if you do not satisfy the criteria can result in you not being funded for a course and subsequently not receiving the funding. You or your employer are responsible for ensuring that you will receive the funding for your participation in a course.

Can I download course notes and materials?

No, course notes and materials are not available for download. We take the security and integrity of our course content seriously, and access to course materials is restricted to registered participants who are actively enrolled in our programs. This policy helps protect our intellectual property and ensures a high-quality learning experience for all students.

What happens if I do not have Ermis portal access?

If you do not have Ermis portal access unfortunately you will not be able to participate in an HRDA-funded course. You will however, be able to participate in a course that is not HRDA accredited.

What if I apply for funding and then am rejected by the HRDA?

In order to receive funding the student/employee must be present at his desk, on his own computer with a working camera. Cameras must remain on throughout the seminar. The student must also have a working microphone.  Should the student/employee not attend the seminar 75%, not have the camera on during the sessions, not have a working microphone or not follow instructions regarding the use of the online ERMIS Register he/she will not be eligible for funding and ELTC may request payment of the full fee from the employer.

What is Ermis?

ERMIS is the new digital platform of the HRDA which covers all operational needs and services by the HRDA using modern information communication technologies while reducing bureaucracy and operational/administrative costs. The digital portal provides easy access to all schemes and systems operated by the HRDA, with simple, user-friendly procedures, guiding the user through the registration process as well as the submission of applications, their processing and progress monitoring, including the payment of subsidies.

At this stage, the digital portal allows external users to register as an entity (physical person, legal entity, consortium, government body), under each user’s particular status (employer, trainer of vocational training, vocational training facility, vocational training centre and centre for assessment of vocational
qualifications).

Will I receive a certificate at the end of the training?

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance from ELTRC or the relevant awarding body.

Will you register my CPD points for me?

Yes, our admin team will make sure that your CPD points are registered with the Cyprus Bar Association immediately after the end of the seminar.

I am unemployed - Can I join this seminar?

Unemployed persons can join this course for free, provided that they have secured a referral from the Department of Labor (ΔΥΑ) for participation in a training program, with a start date of validity that is either prior to the start date of the training program or within 25% of the duration of the training program. Also, they must have obtained from the ΔΥΑ a form for the renewal of the unemployment registration (ES19), which confirms that they were unemployed at the start of the program. Additionally, they must not have already participated in two (2) training programs subsidized by the Human Resource Development Authority (ΑνΑΔ) within the same calendar year, as part of the Scheme, while they must meet any minimum requirements of the training program specification in terms of education level or experience, or in terms of specific skills that the candidates must possess. The registration process is complete once all the necessary forms are uploaded in the ERMIS portal.

When is my registration complete?

Your registration will be complete once you enrol on the course in the ERMIS portal, having followed all the required the steps.

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