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Understanding NDAs – third party disclosure

Understanding NDAs: Sharing Confidential Information with Third Parties

NDAs often allow disclosure to “Representatives” — but the details matter. Here’s what to watch out for when you need to share information with advisers, financiers or affiliates.

Understanding NDAs – definition of confidential information

Understanding NDAs: What “Confidential Information” Really Covers

Definitions can be too narrow (leaving gaps) or too broad (creating operational risk). A practical checklist of what both sides should consider when drafting or reviewing an NDA.

Understanding NDAs – recipient obligations

Understanding NDAs: The Recipient’s Core Confidentiality Obligations

What “keep confidential” means in practice: permitted use, safeguarding, onward disclosure, and handling of information. Key points recipients should check before signing.

Understanding NDAs – non-solicitation clause

Understanding NDAs: Non-Solicitation for Directors, Officers & Employees

NDAs sometimes include non-solicitation / no-hire language. Here’s how to spot unintended hiring restrictions and negotiate a proportionate approach.

Hotel financing – 3 deal-defining clause clusters (LMA term loan)

Hotel Financing (LMA Term Loan): 3 Deal-Defining Clause Clusters

Hotel financings are not “standard” real estate loans. In Germany and international bank clubs, the deal is often decided by cash control, covenant mechanics and operator/brand provisions.

Hotel financing mini-case – Germany managed hotel term loan

Mini-Case: Germany Managed Hotel Term Loan — What Really Drives the Mark-Up

A short anonymised mini-case showing how first drafts can create operational friction — and what a market-standard borrower/lender compromise looks like in practice.

Pragmatism and usability in German regulation and administration

Germany needs a second Zeitenwende: Pragmatism, Usability and Risk Appetite

From ticket machines to stamped forms: German compliance culture often optimises for “perfect” paperwork instead of workable outcomes. A case for a practical, user-focused reset — without lowering standards.


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