Dispute Resolution in the Tech and Life Sciences Sectors

In this webinar, experts from Dechert and Duff & Phelps examined disputes that may arise out of stock purchase, licensing and collaboration agreements and how these can be avoided (from contract drafting perspective) and managed (effective dispute resolution).

Topics include:

Best practices pre-deal and during deal phases

• Understanding value in complex deal structures
• Mitigating identified areas of risk and possible disputes
• Dispute resolution considerations in cross border transactions

Common disputes arising from post-acquisition, licensing and collaboration agreements in the technology and life sciences sectors

• Contingent Value Rights
• Valuation of licensed intellectual property and improvements
• Calculation of milestones payment and royalty
• Revenue, cost and profit sharing provisions

Arbitration or mediation remedies

• Practical tips for effective and efficient dispute resolution
• Advantages and disadvantages of dispute resolution options