Joint Venture Agreement
Government Contract & Joint Venture Lawyers
Ensure that you understand the rules before entering an agreement.
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The joint venture agreement plays an important role when government contractors are seeking to join resources in a federal project. To withstand a challenge to the relationship, and to protect the rights of the parties, you should ensure
that the joint venture agreement is drafted or reviewed by an experienced federal procurement attorney. Although teaming agreement concept seems pretty straight forward, there is federal law that governs the relationship. In addition, by participating in a joint venture relationship, you are now in fertile ground for small business size protest, and other award challenges by dissatisfied competitors. At Watson & Associates, LLC our firm represents several small businesses and large corporations that are considering a JV relationship. Our lawyers are skilled and experienced with the frequent issues that can arise. Our goal is to ensure that the joint venture agreement meets the statutory requirements and that each party understands their respective rights.
Recent law may change the way you analyze joint venture agreements
Law has recently changed to address variations and other matters in a joint venture relationship.. See Final Rule (Federal Register, Feb. 11, 2011). As such, the statutory interpretation can become complex. Agencies expect you to know how the law applies to you. The government contract attorneys at Watson & Associates, LLC can save you significant expense and time by providing legal guidance and representation as the joint venture project continues.
Our services include:
- Drafting and review: Our attorneys review or draft joint venture agreements with an eye towards adverse challenges
- SBA 8a joint venture agreements: When a member of the joint venture arrangement is an 8a participant, the risk of rule violation is high. There is more at risk than downloading a copy from the internet.
- Litigation support in joint venture disputes: Oftentimes, an adverse party, the contracting officer will commence an action to challenge the joint venture relationship. Our government contracting attorneys have had success in representing contractors in this area.
- Government contract strategic planning: Companies often on government contracting opportunities because they do not understand the statutes the govern joint ventures. Watson & Associates can help you to plan and choose the right partners.
- Construction joint venture agreements: Construction is the industry that tends to use joint venture agreements in federal projects – especially with SBA 8a companies. Our attorneys can guide you in the right path that minimizes disputes.
- Advising small businesses of their rights
- Advising prime contractors how to comply with joint venture regulations
- Creating Teaming Agreements
- FAR interpretation and guidance
Watson & Associates, LLC are government contract and joint venture agreement lawyers that focus primarily on helping our clients stay compliant on federal projects and to minimize litigation. Clients come to us for guidance, preventive and proactive measures when it comes to joint venture relationships in federal contracts.
Contact an experienced attorney at our firm to guide you away from the pitfalls of federal joint venture agreements. Call toll free 1-866-601-5518.
When it comes to 8a joint venture agreements, you want to specifically family with the rules. Small businesses that are in the 8a Program must also understand that the SBA must approve a joint venture agreement that involves an 8a participant. If you fail to get this approval, then the SBA can terminate you from the program no questions asked. Likewise, if there is any situation during performance that can arguable modify the terms of the 8a joint venture relationship, you must go back to the SBA for subsequent approval.
Mistakes with SBA 8a Joint Venture Agreements: it must be clear that under an 8a joint venture relationship, the 8a company should be substantially benefiting from the relationship. Larger businesses, and even corporate lawyers, sometimes believe that state law governs the joint venture. If the approval and subsequent modifications have to resort to the SBA, there is a strong argument to be made that Federal Law will control and disputes. A more problematic situation arises when the parties enter into a subcontract. Contractors must be aware of the pitfalls of joint venture agreements. You must ensure that a subcontract does not change the terms and conditions of the SBA approved joint venture. 8a small businesses that fall prey to this costly mistake can risk 8a termination.
Withstand Joint Venture scrutiny: The joint venture agreement legally creates the joint venture and identifies the major rights, duties, and obligations of the participants of the joint venture. Currently, agencies and the SBA are charged with more accountability and transparency in government contracting. Contractors beware! There is more to having a joint venture agreement to withstand scrutiny. You must actually understand and implement actions that are governed by law.
Attorneys: Idris Keith Theodore Watson
Nationwide JV Services
Regardless of your state, government contract law allows our lawyers at Watson & Associates to handle joint-venture agreement matters across the country. Our law firm consistently reviews and drafts agreements for contractors in Denver, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington State, California, Maryland, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Colorado Springs, Utah, Oklahoma, Ohio, Maine, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Maryland, Louisiana, Las Vegas, Georgia, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Florida, Indiana, Washington State, Mississippi, California, Tennessee, Tampa, Miami, Virgin Islands, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, Arizona, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Montana.
Cities in which we help federal contractors with their joint venture agreement include Anchorage, AK; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas, TX; Denver, Colorado; Indianapolis, IN; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Philadelphia, PA; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Clara, CA; and Tampa, FL.
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For immediate help and guidance with government joint venture agreements, contact an attorney at Watson & Associates.
Call Watson & Associates toll free at 1-866-601-5518.
