Joint Venture and Shareholder Agreements
Ventures fail when the parties never agreed what happens if they disagree. This course covers the terms that govern shared ownership and the deadlock provisions everyone hopes never to use.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why ventures fail on governance rather than commerce
- 02Structuring the venture and choosing the vehicle
- 03Control, board composition, voting and reserved matters
- 04Funding obligations, dilution and default
- 05Deadlock provisions and dispute mechanisms
- 06Transfer restrictions, pre emption and exit rights
- 07Valuation on exit and the disputes that follow
What you will gain
- Structure a venture and choose the right vehicle
- Allocate control, voting and reserved matters
- Provide for funding and dilution
- Draft deadlock and dispute mechanisms
- Handle transfer, exit and valuation of interests
- Anticipate the disputes that actually arise
Who should attend
- Legal and commercial professionals
- Company secretarial staff
- Business owners entering ventures
- Corporate finance and transaction staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 25 to 27 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Directors & Company Secretarial
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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