This book gives practical assistance to lawyers and commercial managers who need to draft or negotiate a confidentiality agreement. It includes a summary of the law of confidence as it affects commercial relationships. The 2nd edition of this popular text has been revised and expanded to include: commentary and precedents on confidentiality obligations in government contracts; commentary and precedents on obligations arising under the Official Secrets Acts; new precedents for managing the flow of confidential information; fully updated case material. The book is divided into 3 parts: a practical explanation of how English law protects confidential information in a business context; a discussion of commercial practice in relation to confidentiality agreements, including commentary on the terms of such agreements; a selection of precedents for confidentiality agreements. The practical nature of the book is enhanced by arguments for and against particular provisions, points to watch out for in confidentiality agreements and model wording for a range of different situations. Drafting Confidentiality Agreements is accompanied by a free CD-ROM containing easily customised precedents for a variety of situations.
