Originally held on October 5, 2010, the archived conference is now available for purchase either as a video stream with downloadable link to materials; or on CD-Rom (audio archive with program materials).

Partnerships, limited partnerships and joint ventures are an important and common form of doing business in today’s complex and sophisticated business environment. Lawyers, accountants and other advisors need an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of their advantages and pitfalls, both legal and practical in order to properly advise their clients.

This Osgoode Professional Development short course brings together a faculty of experienced practitioners who will provide practical advice to help you learn about the latest key partnership law and joint venture developments. The course is designed to provide participants with a thorough and up-to-the minute overview of not only the applicable statutes but also how, why and when you use these forms of business structures and the tax advantages of each entity. Topics to be covered include:

• Key considerations in a partnership including exit strategies and methods for dealing with deadlock
• Drafting “dos” and “don’ts” to help you avoid the default provisions under the Partnership Act and the Limited Partnership Act
• Understanding the actions that will put the partnership on the legal hook
• Overview of fiduciary obligations of a partner
• Analyzing the consequences of dissolution
• Rights, duties and liabilities of the general partner and limited partners
• Advantages and disadvantages of a joint venture
• Managing the risks of a joint venture
• Select cross-border structures overview
• Don’t miss this opportunity to bolster your knowledge and sharpen your skills.

Course Leader

W. Greg McNab, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP

OPD Program Lawyer

Bill Luby

wluby@osgoode.yorku.ca