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Escrow Release Agreement
"I need an Escrow Release Agreement for a software company acquisition closing on March 15, 2025, where $5M CAD will be held in escrow for 12 months to cover potential intellectual property claims, with release in two tranches."
1. Parties: Identifies all parties to the agreement including the depositor, beneficiary, and escrow agent
2. Background: Recitals explaining the context of the escrow arrangement and the purpose of the release
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Escrow Property: Describes the funds, securities, or other property held in escrow
5. Release Conditions: Specifies the conditions that must be met for the release of the escrow property
6. Release Mechanism: Details the process and procedures for releasing the escrow property
7. Escrow Agent's Duties: Outlines the responsibilities and obligations of the escrow agent
8. Representations and Warranties: Standard representations and warranties from all parties
9. Indemnification: Provisions for indemnifying the escrow agent and other parties
10. Fees and Expenses: Details of escrow agent fees and responsibility for expenses
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies applicable law and jurisdiction for disputes
12. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, and severability
13. Execution: Signature blocks for all parties
1. Dispute Resolution: Detailed dispute resolution procedures, used when parties want specific arbitration or mediation provisions
2. Tax Matters: Tax-related provisions, included when the escrow release has tax implications
3. Currency Conversion: Provisions for handling currency conversion, used when escrow involves multiple currencies
4. Electronic Communications: Procedures for electronic notifications and authorizations, used when parties agree to electronic communications
5. Joint Instructions: Procedures for joint instructions from multiple parties, used when release requires multiple party approval
6. Force Majeure: Provisions for handling unforeseen circumstances, used in complex or long-term escrow arrangements
1. Schedule A - Escrow Property Description: Detailed description of the escrow property including any identifying numbers or characteristics
2. Schedule B - Release Documentation: Forms and templates of documents required for release
3. Schedule C - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of escrow agent fees and expenses
4. Schedule D - Authorized Representatives: List of authorized representatives for each party who can give instructions
5. Schedule E - Release Instructions Form: Standard form for requesting release of escrow property
6. Appendix 1 - Wire Transfer Instructions: Banking and wire transfer details for release of funds
Authors
Banking & Financial Services
Real Estate
Technology
Mergers & Acquisitions
Construction
Energy
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Healthcare
Telecommunications
Legal
Finance
Treasury
Compliance
Risk Management
Corporate Secretariat
Real Estate
Mergers & Acquisitions
Banking Operations
Transaction Services
Legal Counsel
Corporate Lawyer
Transaction Manager
Escrow Officer
Compliance Officer
Finance Director
Chief Financial Officer
Treasury Manager
Real Estate Manager
Contract Administrator
Risk Manager
Company Secretary
Banking Relationship Manager
Trust Officer
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