International lawyers dealing with joint ventures face complex legal issues on a daily basis. In this enhanced second edition of the text, an American attorney with over 25 years' experience in a European capital provides the clear, straightforward direction practitioners need to assure smooth deals. Features of this work include a jurisdictional questionnaire with 77 questions for consultation when counselling an international joint venture; guidance and practical solutions to the recurring problems joint ventures present between partners; and over 100 sample clauses presented in understandable, yet technically precise language. This second edition offers an expanded treatment of all aspects of international joint ventures, including a detailed analysis of 50 critical legal issues which should be considered for incorporation in a joint venture agreement; an extensive treatment of European Competition Law and International Joint Ventures; and an glossary of international joint venture terms and definitions comprising over 200 items. These features save time, money, and other resources by giving practitioners a starting point in drafting international joint venture documents and by minimizing the likelihood that a key issue with potentially significant ramifications will be overlooked.