Dispute Resolution

In high-value, innovation-driven sectors, disagreements over valuation, licensing terms, IP ownership, and commercial outcomes are not uncommon, and when they arise, the stakes are high. At Elm Innovation Advisors, we support clients and their legal teams in navigating complex disputes with clarity, objectivity, and credibility.

We bring a unique combination of financial modeling expertise, industry context, and structured problem-solving to support resolution, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. Our role is to provide rigorous, fact-based analysis that helps parties understand their position, anticipate counterarguments, and prepare for outcomes.

We work across industries where intangible assets and information asymmetry create room for interpretation—and potential conflict. Our work is grounded, independent, and designed to withstand scrutiny in both legal and commercial settings.

Our dispute resolution services include:

• Valuation Disputes – expert modeling, valuation opinion support, and counterparty analysis for shareholder disputes, earnouts, partnership disagreements, or damages estimation

• Licensing and Royalty Disputes – analysis of royalty structures, milestone payment triggers, and revenue attribution in IP or commercialization agreements

• IP and Ownership Conflicts – financial impact analysis and scenario modeling for disputed claims on intangible assets or platform contributions

• Contractual and Performance Disputes – review of operating and financial metrics, target achievement, or breach-of-contract assessments

• Collaboration and Expert Testimony – partnership with legal counsel to provide analytical frameworks, exhibits, financial modeling, and expert testimony

Whether advising behind the scenes or contributing to formal proceedings, we provide the analytical backbone that informs strategy and strengthens negotiating leverage.