1. Break Fee: Include when parties want to specify compensation if one party withdraws from negotiations

2. Due Diligence Process: Include when parties want to detail the scope and process of due diligence investigations

3. Regulatory Approvals: Include when the joint venture will require specific regulatory clearances

4. Intellectual Property Rights: Include when IP will be a significant aspect of the joint venture

5. Employee Matters: Include when the joint venture will involve transfer or hiring of employees

6. Competition Law Compliance: Include when the joint venture may raise competition law concerns

7. Public Announcements: Include when either party is public or when publicity is a concern

8. Force Majeure: Include when parties want to address potential extraordinary events affecting the negotiation process

1. Initial Business Plan: High-level outline of the proposed business plan and strategy

2. Ownership Structure: Diagram and description of the proposed ownership and corporate structure

3. Key Terms Sheet: Summary of principal terms to be included in definitive agreements

4. Timeline: Detailed timeline for negotiation, documentation, and completion

5. Asset Schedule: List of key assets to be contributed to the joint venture

6. Required Approvals: List of regulatory and third-party approvals required

7. Management Structure: Proposed management and governance structure diagram

8. Form of Confidentiality Agreement: Template of detailed confidentiality agreement if required separately