NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS b. Joint Ventures d. Key management compensation 21. Commitments and Contingencies 58 AKITA DRILLING LTD.  ANNUAL REPORT From time to time, the Company enters into drilling contracts with its customers that are for extended periods. At December 31, 2013, the Company had seven rigs, including five joint venture rigs, with multi-year contracts. Of these contracts, five are anticipated to expire in 2014, one in 2016 and one in 2018. Key management includes the officers and directors of the Company. The compensation paid or payable to key  management for services in the capacity as either officers or directors is shown below: The Company incurred legal fees of $83,000 (2012 - $62,000) during the year for services related to various  legal matters with a law firm of which a director of the Company was a partner at December 31, 2013. At  December 31, 2013, $1,000 (December 31, 2012 - $8,000) of this amount was included in accounts payable. c. Legal fees The Company is related to its joint ventures. The accompanying table summarizes joint venture transactions  and period balances with AKITA. Year Ended $Thousands  December 31 2013 December 31 2012 Revenue (computer services, rent)  $ 76   $ 76  Purchases Property, plant and equipment (wellsite trailers)  328   688  Operating (sponsorship and advertising (Note 21), other)  390   401  Purchase commitments (capital) -  13  Year end accounts receivable -  3  Year end accounts payable  5  30 Year Ended $Thousands  December 31 2013 December 31 2012 Revenue  $ 78   $ 80  Operating costs  7,298  5,801  Selling and administrative costs  758   723  Year end accounts receivable  2,948   1,960 Year Ended $Thousands  December 31 2013 December 31 2012 Salaries, directors fees and other short-term benefits  $ 3,638   $ 3,638  Post-employment benefits  497   555  Share-based payments  547   469  Year end compensation payable  1,505   1,305 