The liberalisation of the Indian economy in the 1990s set the pace for joint ventures (JV) and acquisitions between Indian and foreign companies. SKP has since assisted several foreign and Indian clients in their attempts to grow via this inorganic route. One of the biggest impediments, however, in establishing a successful joint venture, is the selection of a wrong partner.  Foreign investors are often unaware of the peculiarities of an Indian business and make naïve decisions accepting facts and figures at face value. Such ventures are bound to hit rough weather. SKP’s Business Setup team has the essential experience to help foreign investors separate the wheat from the chaff.

We believe that successful joint ventures are those that result in a win-win situation for both the entities involved. With this end in view, we provide a holistic perspective in designing, negotiating and documenting the proposed joint venture. In doing so due consideration is given to cultural, legal, commercial, tax and exchange control aspects.  Our comprehensive services take clients through the entire designing of the joint venture, ensuring that clients do not make the critical mistakes.

Besides assisting in partner selection, valuation, negotiations, etc. we also provide services in the post setup stage. Our monitoring services help gauge whether the milestones and spirit of the joint venture agreement are being adhered to.

Our Services at a glance-

• Financial , accounting and tax Due diligence
• Verification of the feasibility of the proposed venture
• Preparation / vetting of the business plan
• Establishing a valuation range of the respective contributions to the JV
• In case of acquisitions- due diligence, Business and brand valuations, management, cultural and employee issues, SEBI and takeover code related issues, etc.
• Negotiations with  the proposed partners
• Drafting of Shareholders agreement and supply agreement
• Negotiations and Documentation of technology license agreement

Post setup services-

• Quarterly monitoring of the JV for efficiency from a financial, production, marketing view point
• Act as an Board observer on the JV company