Tiago Duarte-Silva was engaged as expert and provided expert opinions in an arbitration with the world’s largest luxury goods group, in the context of the breach of a royalty agreement of its worldwide sales in the premium alcohol sector. Expert opinions centered on the value of future royalties, reaching over $1 billion, with a focus on reasonable sales expectations and cost of capital. The dispute settled favorably on the eve of the start of the hearing.
Earnouts in M&A: Risk allocation, incentives, and post-closing disputes
He examines a recent Delaware Supreme Court case between Johnson & Johnson and Auris Health, Inc., illustrating how courts would uphold the negotiated terms of...