Many energy projects are costly, complex and often too risky for one party to handle alone. A joint venture structure can serve as an optimal solution by effectively spreading an energy project's risk and expense and providing resources and capabilities to deal with inherent complexities. Joint ventures in the energy industry can be highly effective tools for creating greater value for each of the parties involved, provided those relationships are structured and managed properly. Moreover, in certain jurisdictions where energy regulators object to mergers or single ownerships, joint ventures are the only solution.

While the benefits of such structures are clear, whenever multiple parties are involved, issues may arise. Dentons can help you and your business partners identify potential difficulties and manage your business more efficiently. Our lawyers will guide you through all the complexities of multiparty structures, whether you are dealing with a small domestic or a multibillion dollar cross-border project. Equipped with the necessary capabilities and specialized knowledge, we will help you achieve your goals.

Our lawyers have worked on joint ventures in all sectors across the globe, particularly in oil and gas exploration and production, including unconventional resources, refineries and power generation. Benefit from our technical, regulatory, corporate and tax expertise in structuring multiparty arrangements. Whether your project requires a joint operating agreement, special purpose vehicle, or one of the multitude of other partnering relationships which differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, Dentons is poised to help you structure the next generation of energy projects anywhere around the globe.