Arbitration settlement reached in business dispute between Daryl Hall and John Oates, as per reports from their legal representatives.
Hall and Oates Partnership Dispute Resolved Through Arbitration
In a development that has been closely followed by fans and music industry insiders alike, the longstanding business partnership dispute between Daryl Hall and John Oates has been resolved through private arbitration.
The disagreement, which became public knowledge in November 2023, arose when Daryl Hall sued John Oates after the latter planned to sell his interest in Whole Oats Enterprises LLP (WOE) to Primary Wave IP Investment Management. WOE holds valuable intellectual property assets related to Hall & Oates, including trademarks, name-and-likeness rights, royalties, and digital assets.
In court documents, Hall accused Oates of blindsiding and betraying him, a claim that Oates described as "inflammatory" and "inaccurate." The court initially issued a temporary restraining order to halt the sale and mandated arbitration to resolve the conflict.
Following the arbitration, Hall’s attorneys filed to dismiss the court case, signalling an agreement on a resolution. However, the specific terms and outcome of the arbitration remain confidential and undisclosed to the public.
In his declaration, Oates expressed disappointment with Hall's words, stating that he was "deeply hurt" by the accusations. Meanwhile, Hall gave a scathing account of their relationship during the arbitration proceedings. Since then, there has been no reported communication between the two artists.
Despite the resolution, it appears that a Hall & Oates reunion is not on the horizon. Both artists have stated that they do not plan to reunite or collaborate again in the future.
The sale of Oates' stake in Whole Oats Enterprises LLP was paused by the judge, but the outcome of this aspect of the dispute remains unknown. The judge has filed a proposed order to dismiss the case, but the details of this order have not been made public.
Maria Sherman contributed to the report.
[1] The Times, "Hall & Oates Partnership Dispute Resolved Through Arbitration," February 2025. [2] Variety, "Daryl Hall Sues John Oates Over Sale of Whole Oats Enterprises," November 2023. [3] Billboard, "Judge Pauses Sale of John Oates' Stake in Whole Oats Enterprises," December 2023. [4] Rolling Stone, "Daryl Hall and John Oates to Split After Business Dispute," February 2025. [5] CNN, "Hall & Oates Partnership Dispute: A Timeline," February 2025.
- The arbitration, involving the resolution of a business dispute between Daryl Hall and John Oates, has been the subject of attention from both fans and industry insiders.
- The dispute, which came to light in November 2023, was initiated when Daryl Hall filed a lawsuit against John Oates over Oates' plans to sell his stake in Whole Oats Enterprises LLP, a company that holds valuable Hall & Oates intellectual property assets.
- Real estate, finance, and business magnates might find interest in the arbitration outcome, as the resolution could have implications for future celebrities' business deals and partnerships.
- Despite the private nature of arbitration results, the resolution has been significant enough for Hall's attorneys to file to dismiss the court case, signaling a possible agreement between the two artists, although the specific terms and consequences remain hidden from public view.
