The DRS Newsletter - Issue #3

The third issue of the DRS newsletter is the most jam-packed so far! Read on to learn about our new NDA guide, recent blog content, an exciting partnership announcement and much more.

ISDA whitepaper

In May, ISDA published their latest whitepaper on digitised legal documentation negotiation, and we contributed to it with case studies covering our use of their software tools to help negotiate custody agreements (ACAs).

You can take a look at the whitepaper in its entirety here .

NDA Guide

This month also saw the release of our latest long-form guide, which tells you everything you need to know about Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

If you'd like to request a copy of the guide, you can click the image below or go to this link .

Alternatively, you can send our director Michael Beaton a message and he'll be more than happy to send you a copy!

From the blog...

Something you forgot? Netting Opinions

Our latest blog takes a look into the long-standing concern that banks are not fully complying with obligations to revise and refresh their netting opinions.

Read the blog here .

ISDA plans to embrace the late 20th Century (for Notices)

We've also written on ISDA's decision to update their notice delivery methods by way of their new central notices electronic hub.

Read the full blog here .

DRS is a gold-tier partner in ISDA's new Create Partnership Programme

Earlier this month we shared the exciting news that DRS is a gold-tier partner in ISDA's Create Partnership Programme. This wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of so many negotiators within DRS and we would like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you. We couldn't have done it without you!

You can read more about the partnership in the post below:

In other news...

FIA International Derivatives Expo

This month we attended the FIA, Inc. International Derivatives Expo in London and got to hear from industry experts on a number of different topics including regulatory updates, the future of the markets, operational resilience and much more.

Charity football tournament

Our Newcastle office recently took part in a charity football game to raise money for the Children's Heart Unit Fund with a number of other legal service providers throughout the North East. We ended coming in second. Next time we're going for gold!

Mental Health Awareness week

We hosted a mental health awareness course for our Newcastle and London staff as part of Mental Health Awareness Week covering topics such as personal care, spotting the signs of poor mental health and much more. Thanks again to Dáire Fitzgerald and the Talk Works - B Corp team for running the session!

Tour of Newcastle

Earlier this month our Newcastle team took a guided tour of some of our beautiful city's landmarks, kindly organised by our HR team.