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.

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.

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

Conflicts over the valuation of assets, businesses, or equity during mergers or acquisitions, including disagreements on fair market value, earnings projections, and asset assessments.
Disputes involving alleged breaches of purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, or joint venture contracts, including failure to meet performance obligations, timelines, or terms.
Disagreements related to post-acquisition earn-out provisions, where contingent payments are tied to the future performance of the acquired business.

Conflicts over post-closing financial adjustments, including working capital, debt levels, and other financial metrics stipulated in the merger or acquisition agreement.
Disputes arising from breaches of representations and warranties, such as inaccurate financial statements, undisclosed liabilities, or compliance issues.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A commitment to fairness and objectivity.

The ability to guide parties toward a mutually agreeable resolution.
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