Water Street Partners is a leading brand in the field of joint ventures and partnerships, offering valuable insights and expertise to clients around the world. With a team of seasoned professionals, the brand helps clients structure and negotiate new transactions, as well as govern and improve existing ventures. Established in 2008 by James Bamford, David Ernst, and Geoff Walker, Water Street Partners has a strong foundation in the industry.

In 2020, the brand joined Ankura's Joint Venture & Partnership Practice, further enhancing its capabilities. Water Street Partners provides comprehensive offerings in four key areas. They advise clients on new joint venture and partnership transactions, leveraging their strategic, legal, and investment banking skills.

For existing ventures, the brand helps align stakeholder interests, optimize governance, and explore restructuring and exit options when needed. They also assist companies in developing corporate partnering strategies and building corporate-level capabilities. Additionally, Water Street Partners offers membership services through the Joint Venture Advisory Group, providing a network of experienced joint venture executives.

With their unique skillset and unrivaled database, Water Street Partners is well-equipped to design and evolve joint ventures and partnerships. To learn more about their services, visit Ankura's website and subscribe to the Joint Venture Alchemist Newsletter for the latest updates in the field