Delaware Mutual NDA for M&A Transactions with Standstill and Non-Solicit
Drafts a mutual NDA for M&A between Delaware corporations with a 2-year term, trade secret carve-out, standstill, 18-month non-solicit, and Chancery jurisdiction.
The Prompt
Expected Output
A complete mutual NDA tailored to a Delaware-Delaware M&A context with the five required provisions, formal drafting conventions, and defined terms.
Usage Notes
This prompt is intentionally specific — it bakes in negotiating posture (mutual, balanced) and key terms. Adjust the confidentiality term, standstill duration, or non-solicit window to match the deal before running.
Originally featured in: Prompt Engineering for Lawyers: The Complete 2026 Guide
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