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resources
These resources are maintained, meaning that we monitor developments on a regular
basis and update them as soon as possible.
| 1 | Protecting confidential information: overview This overview summarises the main considerations relating to the protection of confidential information in a commercial setting, especially where intellectual property rights such as patents cannot assist. The note does not cover the law of privacy, but concentrates on confidentiality in a commercial setting. | Practice note: overview | Maintained |
| 2 | Confidentiality agreements in property transactions An outline of confidentiality issues that can arise in property transactions, with links to standard documents and more detailed practice notes. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Confidentiality: acquisitions Confidentiality agreements (also known as non-disclosure agreements) are usually signed during the early stages of the acquisition process and seek to ensure that confidential information disclosed (normally by the seller) during the negotiations remains confidential and is not used other than for the purpose disclosed. This note explains why a written confidentiality agreement is considered to be necessary and considers common provisions of the confidentiality agreement and the enforcement of confidentiality obligations. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 4 | Engagement letters Engagement letters are used by accountants, investment banks and other advisers to limit their liability when giving advice. This note deals with the issues that arise when limiting liability and summarises the provisions most commonly found in engagement letters. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Exclusivity agreements in property transactions A practice note giving an outline of the main considerations arising in exclusivity agreements (also known as lock-out agreements) in relation to property transactions. It also considers drafting and negotiating issues. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 6 | Heads of terms in property transactions An outline of the main considerations arising in heads of terms relating to property transactions, with links to a number of precedents and to more detailed notes. | Practice notes | Maintained |