Joint Ventures

We have extensive experience in structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex joint ventures and strategic alliances. We have represented:

• T-Mobile USA, Inc. in the formation of a joint venture with AT&T Mobility LLC and Verizon Wireless to build a national mobile commerce network utilizing mobile phones for point-of-sale purchases.

• Two Degrees Mobile Limited, the third largest wireless communication service provider in New Zealand, in connection with its formation, capitalization, and ongoing development.

• The Huffington Post in connection with various partnering relationships with content providers and technology services.

• MasterCard International Incorporated in connection with joint venture and marketing alliance arrangements with suppliers of smart cards, card readers, and integrated circuits.

• Western Wireless International Corporation in connection with joint ventures with foreign partners to acquire wireless licenses and properties in a number of countries.

• A financial services firm in connection with its initiation of coverage of the self-storage industry in partnership with certain REITs and other industry participants.

• A Germany-based manufacturer of high-end cosmetic design products in a complex manufacturing, design and commercial joint venture arrangement.

• Gordian Group, LLC, a privately held investment bank, in a strategic alliance with another financial institution.

• A money manager in the formation of a joint venture focusing on equity investments in the natural resources sector.