Jayson Marks
Jayson Marks is a Corporate partner, specialising in public and private M&A, equity investments and joint ventures, IPOs, secondary fundraisings and other equity capital markets transactions on AIM and the main market. Jayson has over 20 years of experience advising on a broad range of corporate transactions and across various jurisdictions and industries, including natural resources, financial services, commodities and shipping.
‘Jayson Marks is an excellent lawyer, both technically and commercially, and additionally has great knowledge of our sector. He understands our business, provides excellent, commercial advice, as well as being very responsive and easy to deal with.’ Legal 500 2025
‘Jayson Marks is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and commercial. He is easy to work with and knows which areas of a transaction involve risk and focus. Would always recommend him.’ Legal 500 2025
Practice Area
Panel
- Contributing Author
Qualified Year
- 2003
Experience
- Holman Fenwick Willan (2015 - 2020)
- Pinsent Masons (2005 - 2015)
Qualification
- LLB, Hons (1999)
Education
- University of Exeter (1999)
4 Contributions by Jayson Marks
PRACTICE NOTES
Cross-border incorporated joint ventures: governance frameworks, board and management structures, directors' duties, conflicts and liability, indemnities and insurance, control and minority protections, and anti-bribery and sanctions compliance
With appreciation to additional contributors from Squire Patton Boggs’ offices throughout its global network.
Cross-border JVs
There is no universal template when putting together cross-border joint ventures (JVs) (ie where one or more participants is located outside the UK and the JV vehicle is to be established overseas). Any agreement must, in the end, capture the parties’ commercial bargain. That said, many of the legal considerations outlined in this and the companion Practice Notes: Cross-border joint ventures—initial considerations, Cross-border joint ventures—taxation and funding issues and Cross-border joint ventures—termination can shape both the chosen jurisdiction for the JV entity and the commercial terms, and so ought to be addressed at the earliest stage to maximise the JV’s prospects. Even where a joint venture agreement (JVA) is governed by a familiar system, such as English law, creating a cross-border JV can throw up unforeseen and unfamiliar points. These matters are treated at a relatively high level here, and specific local legal advice should always be obtained when entering into, or dealing with, issues in a jurisdiction you do not know.
Board and management
This Practice Note...
Corporate
PRACTICE NOTES
Cross-border joint ventures: initial legal considerations on due diligence, preliminary agreements, exclusivity/good faith, choice of jurisdiction, JV structures, local ownership and documentation
With appreciation to other contributors from Squire Patton Boggs’ offices across its global network.
Cross-border JVs
There is no universal model for creating cross-border joint ventures (JVs) (that is, where one or more JV parties are based outside the UK and intend to form a JV outside the UK). Ultimately, the agreement’s terms must capture the parties’ commercial bargain.
That said, the legal considerations outlined in this and the accompanying Practice Notes—Cross-border joint ventures—taxation and funding issues, Cross-border joint ventures—management and control, and Cross-border joint ventures—termination (together, the Cross-border Joint Venture Practice Notes)—may influence both the jurisdiction selected for the JV entity and the commercial deal itself. These factors should therefore be reviewed at the earliest opportunity to give the JV the best chance of success.
Even where a joint venture agreement (JVA) is governed by a familiar law, such as English law, establishing a cross-border JV can still produce unexpected and unfamiliar issues. Each topic is addressed only at a high level, and specific local legal advice should always be obtained when entering into, or dealing with, matters in an unfamiliar...
Corporate
PRACTICE NOTES
Cross-border joint ventures: tax planning, funding structures, asset contributions, profit extraction, loss utilisation, withholding and transfer pricing, foreign exchange controls, employee considerations and exit taxation
With appreciation to other contributors from Squire Patton Boggs offices across its global network.
Cross-border JVs
There is no single, universal approach to structuring cross-border joint ventures (JVs) (ie where one or more JV participants are based outside the UK and intend to establish a JV outside the UK). The provisions of any contract must ultimately set out the parties’ commercial arrangement. However, many of the legal points highlighted in this and the related Practice Notes: Cross-border joint ventures—initial considerations, Cross-border joint ventures—management and control, and Cross-border joint ventures—termination may influence the choice of jurisdiction for the JV vehicle, as well as the commercial bargain itself, and should therefore be assessed as early as possible to give the JV the best chance of success. Even if a joint venture agreement (JVA) uses a familiar governing law, such as English law, creating a cross-border JV can produce unexpected and unfamiliar issues. Each issue is covered at a relatively high level, but definitive local legal advice should always be taken when entering into, or dealing with, matters in an unfamiliar jurisdiction.
Tax planning from the outset—high level issues
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Corporate
PRACTICE NOTES
Cross-border joint ventures: termination, default, deadlock and dispute resolution (arbitration and jurisdiction clauses), plus exit mechanisms including winding up, transfers and dilutions
Gratitude is extended to fellow contributors from Squire Patton Boggs’ offices across its worldwide network.
Cross-border JVs
Forming cross-border joint ventures (JVs) defies a universal template; that is, when one or more JV parties is located outside the UK and the vehicle is intended to be established overseas, bespoke structuring is essential. Ultimately, the agreement must capture the parties’ commercial bargain. That said, the legal themes flagged in this note and in the Practice Notes—Cross-border joint ventures—initial considerations; Cross-border joint ventures—management and control; and Cross-border joint ventures—taxation and funding issues—can steer the selection of jurisdiction for the JV vehicle and shape the deal, so they should be weighed at the outset to maximise the JV’s prospects. Even where a joint venture agreement (JVA) is governed by a familiar system, for example English law, setting up a cross-border JV can surface unforeseen and unfamiliar matters. The topics are addressed only at a high level, and definitive local legal advice should always be obtained when entering into, or handling, matters in an unfamiliar jurisdiction...
Corporate
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