Drafting Confidentiality Clauses in Commercial Contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Overview

The protection of confidential information is a critical component of effective risk management and commercial success. As organisations increasingly share sensitive business, technical, financial, and strategic information with customers, suppliers, partners, and service providers, the need for robust confidentiality protections has become more important than ever.

This comprehensive training programme examines the principles and practicalities of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating confidentiality clauses in commercial contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to structure confidentiality obligations, manage disclosure risks, and enhance the enforceability of contractual protections.

Drawing on extensive practical experience, the course provides valuable insight into current drafting practices, common areas of dispute, and effective risk allocation strategies. Delegates will also have the opportunity to discuss specific issues relevant to their organisations and industry sectors.

Who should attend?

This programme is designed for professionals involved in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, or managing commercial contracts, including:

• In-house counsel
• Private practice lawyers
• Contract and commercial managers
• Compliance and risk professionals
• Procurement professionals
• Business development and sales managers
• Company secretaries and governance professionals
• Senior executives involved in commercial transactions
• Any professional responsible for protecting confidential business information

Topics covered

1. Defining confidential information
2. Permitted use and disclosure of confidential information
3. Exceptions to confidentiality obligations
4. Duration, survival, and termination of obligations
5. Remedies and enforcement considerations
6. Confidentiality provisions in commercial, technology, services, and supply agreements
7. Negotiation strategies and risk allocation
8. Common drafting pitfalls and best-practice approaches

Benefits of attending

By attending this programme, participants will:

• Develop practical skills for drafting clear and effective confidentiality clauses and NDAs
• Strengthen the protection of commercially sensitive information and intellectual assets
• Better identify and manage contractual and commercial risks
• Enhance their ability to negotiate confidentiality provisions confidently and effectively
• Gain insight into current best-practice drafting approaches
• Learn how to avoid common drafting weaknesses and ambiguities
• Benefit from the practical experience and guidance of an expert trainer

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Dates & times

Both sessions cover the same content, so choose the one that suits you. Each session is limited to 10 places.

Times are shown in UK time (GMT).