Paul Amiss Discusses NDAs with Raconteur

Winston & Strawn Corporate Partner Paul Amiss was quoted in Raconteur’s September 27 article titled “M&A Between Rivals: How Much Should You Disclose?” The article discusses how to navigate mergers and acquisitions with direct competitors and addresses topics, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), trade secrets, M&A laws, and the dangers of merging with competitors.

When discussing non-disclosure agreements, Paul says: “The NDA can often go further by imposing non-solicitation covenants on the recipient not to poach employees, customers or suppliers, although such provisions need to be considered in light of their enforceability...NDAs for information disclosed by listed companies can also contain inside information covenants, which contractually prevent the recipient from trading on inside information, and standstill provisions, which prevent a recipient from acquiring shares in the disclosing party or making an offer for it for a period of time.”

Paul focuses his practice in M&A, equity capital markets, joint ventures, private equity, and venture capital investments. He has advised public and private companies and permanent capital investment vehicles, entrepreneurs, and other strategic investors on their key transactions across a wide range of sectors.