Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures

AAA Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Venture Contract Clauses

ADR Clauses

Including clear and enforceable dispute resolution clauses in your M&A and joint venture contracts is key to resolving disputes efficiently. The AAA provides tools such as ClauseBuilder® AI (Beta) to help you draft effective clauses using AI technology. You can also use our ClauseBuilder online tool for more traditional drafting.

Commercial (U.S. domestic): Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the AAA in accordance with its Commercial [or other] Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

Why Choose the AAA?

Why AAA?

Privacy: Protect sensitive business information and preserve relationships with our private processes.

Expertise: Choose arbitrators or mediators with specialized knowledge in M&A, finance, and relevant industries.

Speed & Efficiency: Resolve disputes more quickly, on average, than traditional litigation.

Finality: Get closure on the dispute with binding and enforceable arbitral awards.

Flexibility: Customize the arbitration process to fit the specific needs of your case.

Types of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Venture Disputes We Handle

Dispute types

The AAA provides arbitration and mediation services for a wide range of disputes related to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Our experienced panelists are equipped to resolve the following types of disputes:

Dispute types

Valuation Disputes

Conflicts over the valuation of assets, businesses, or equity during mergers or acquisitions, including disagreements on fair market value, earnings projections, and asset assessments.

Breach of Contract

Disputes involving alleged breaches of purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, or joint venture contracts, including failure to meet performance obligations, timelines, or terms.

Earn-Out Disputes

Disagreements related to post-acquisition earn-out provisions, where contingent payments are tied to the future performance of the acquired business.

Post-Closing Adjustments

Conflicts over post-closing financial adjustments, including working capital, debt levels, and other financial metrics stipulated in the merger or acquisition agreement.

Representations & Warranties

Disputes arising from breaches of representations and warranties, such as inaccurate financial statements, undisclosed liabilities, or compliance issues.

Partnership & Joint Venture Conflicts

Disputes involving disagreements over profit sharing, management control, and decision-making authority within joint ventures or partnerships.

Fraud & Misrepresentation

Claims involving fraud, misrepresentation, or nondisclosure during the due diligence or negotiation phases of M&A.

Exit Strategy & Dissolution Disputes

Conflicts over exit strategies, dissolution of joint ventures, or the sale of partnership interests, including disagreements over valuations and buy-out terms.

Regulatory & Compliance Issues

Disputes concerning regulatory approvals, antitrust laws, or compliance with industry-specific regulations affecting mergers and joint ventures.

AAA Arbitrators and Mediators

Arbitrators & mediators

The AAA’s Panel comprises top professionals with a broad range of expertise in M&A, joint ventures, and complex business disputes. Our arbitrators and mediators offer:

Arbitrators & mediators

Extensive Experience

A proven track record of resolving complex business and M&A disputes.

Subject Matter Expertise

In-depth knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, finance, and relevant industries.

Impartiality & Neutrality

A commitment to fairness and objectivity.

Strong Communication & Facilitation Skills

The ability to guide parties toward a mutually agreeable resolution.

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Contact the AAA today to learn more about our mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures arbitration and mediation services.