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Arbitration Purchase Price Adjustment

Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties... more +
Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties to arbitration agree in advance to be bound by the arbitrator's decision. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, but it shares many of the familiar features of litigation. Namely, parties to arbitration hold hearings before neutral decision-makers, present evidence and argue the merits of their position. Parties often choose arbitration due to its perceived advantages over litigation. Those perceived advantages include greater efficiency and flexibility, and lower costs. less -
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Lost in Translation: Key Deal Points in European vs. U.S. M&A Transactions

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After two decades practicing law in Silicon Valley and five formative years working on cross-border deals in Europe, I’ve come to appreciate the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences in how merger and acquisition (M&A)...more

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A Delaware Law Alert: M&A Disputes

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Two recent Delaware Superior Court opinions are essential reading for M&A practitioners drafting language with respect to how disputes related to purchase price adjustments, earnouts, and other accounting-related...more

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Drafting Oversight Costs Seller $109 Million: The Save Mart Case

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On February 28, 2024, the Delaware Court of Chancery “reluctantly” confirmed an arbitrator’s award, leaving many in the private equity community surprised. This decision led to MP Seller Holdings LLC (Seller), seller of a $40...more

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Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say: Chancery Court Confirms Arbitration Award Requiring Seller to Pay Buyer $87 Million for...

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In a recent order, the Delaware Court of Chancery “reluctantly” confirmed an arbitrator’s award arising from a post-closing purchase price adjustment dispute between a seller of a chain of grocery stores and a private equity...more

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Delaware Chancery Court Finds Purchase Agreement Shows Parties' 'Clear Intention' to Arbitrate Net Working Capital Dispute

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A recent opinion from the Delaware Court of Chancery reinforces the importance of using clear language when drafting dispute resolution clauses. In Agiliance, Inc. v. Resolver SOAR, LLC, No. 2018-0389-TMR, 2019 Del. Ch. LEXIS...more

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