MacLaren, Gavin; James, Rebecca --- "Negotiating joint development agreements" [2013] ELECD 762; in Beckman, Robert; Townsend-Gault, Ian; Schofield, Clive; Davenport, Tara; Bernard, Leonardo (eds), "Beyond Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2013) 139

Book Title: Beyond Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea

Editor(s): Beckman, Robert; Townsend-Gault, Ian; Schofield, Clive; Davenport, Tara; Bernard, Leonardo

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN (hard cover): 9781781955932

Section: Chapter 5

Section Title: Negotiating joint development agreements

Author(s): MacLaren, Gavin; James, Rebecca

Number of pages: 13

Abstract/Description:

The issues that arise from overlapping maritime claims in the South China Sea are far from simple to resolve. Various approaches have been suggested, but progress has proved difficult to achieve. Joint development has long been considered a possible way forward. In this chapter, we present our perspective on certain aspects of the negotiation of joint development agreements. After briefly outlining the legal context in which joint development is pursued, we focus on the preparation process, the circumstances in which joint development may be desirable and the choice of joint development agreement. Finally, a few brief observations are made on the prospects for joint development as a means of resolving the disputes in the South China Sea.