Guarding Secrets: The Use of Confidentiality Agreements in Finance

Read this practice note to learn how to use confidentiality agreements in financing transactions. Confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements are used by borrowers and potential lenders contemplating a proposed financing transaction to ensure that information delivered during negotiations is kept confidential and is used by the recipient solely for the purpose of deciding whether to participate in the transaction.

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• Due Diligence for Financing Resource Kit
  Review this resource kit for an overview of the due diligence finance counsel needs to conduct in connection with a transaction.

• Confidentiality Clauses (Credit Agreement)
  Tailor these confidentiality clauses for use in your transaction. The clauses set out the requirements for the handling of the borrower’s confidential information by the administrative agent or the lenders.

• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement (Loan Transaction)
  Use this template to draft a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement.

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