Ejerkonsortier

Ejerkonsortier are arrangements in which two or more parties jointly own and operate an asset or project. They can take the form of a contractual consortium or, less commonly, a separate legal entity such as a joint venture. The common purpose is to pool capital, expertise, and risk to acquire, develop, or manage large assets or undertakings, including infrastructure, real estate, energy facilities, or industrial equipment.

Structure and governance

The agreement defines ownership shares, capital contributions, profit distribution, and voting rules. In a contract-based consortium, there is no separate legal person; cooperation is governed by the contract and general corporate law principles. In a joint venture, the consortium constitutes a distinct legal entity with its own governance, typically a board with representatives from the owners. Liability arrangements vary, being joint and several or limited by the contract or corporate form.

Financing and risk

Funding is usually provided by the members proportionate to their shares, though external debt may be raised and secured by the consortium. Risk allocation is specified in the agreement, and exit provisions manage dissolution, sale of the asset, or transfer of ownership interests.

Advantages and challenges

Ejerkonsortier enable access to larger assets, risk sharing, and coordinated management across organizations. They can improve financing capacity and bring specialized expertise. Challenges include complex decision-making, potential conflicts of interest, regulatory and tax considerations, and the need for precise governance, reporting, and exit terms.

Context

They are commonly used in large-scale projects such as energy developments, transport and infrastructure projects, major real estate developments, and cross-border collaborations where joint ownership and operation are advantageous.