Preliminary Agreements
This part of the topic index contains resources on non-disclosure and other preliminary agreements. Please select the resource that you require by clicking on the relevant tab below.
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basis and update them as soon as possible.
| 1 | Heads of terms in commercial transactions A practice note setting out the main issues to consider when drafting, reviewing or entering into heads of terms documents. | Practice note: overview | Maintained |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |