# Emma Legal > Emma Legal is an AI-powered legal due diligence workspace built for M&A dealmakers. It automates contract review, flags clause-level legal risks, detects missing documents, and generates structured due diligence reports — cutting review time by up to 50%. ## Overview Emma Legal is the world's trusted due diligence workspace. To date, over $1 billion in total M&A deal value has been supported by Emma Legal worldwide. The workspace is a finalist in the Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2026, category M&A and Transaction Innovations. Emma's core mission is to radically increase deal velocity by combining cutting-edge AI with an intuitive interface built by and for experienced M&A professionals. --- ## Product ### Legal Due Diligence AI Emma Legal's flagship product automates the full legal due diligence workflow. It simultaneously scans data room documents, identifies missing or incomplete files, highlights clause-level legal risks, and produces structured, shareable reports. Key capabilities: - **AI-Powered Document Review** — Surfaces all potentially relevant issues so legal teams can make informed decisions without reading every contract from start to finish. - **Multi-Model AI System** — Powered by OpenAI, Gemini, and Anthropic, with seven exclusive validation layers reinforcing every result. - **IRL (Information Request List) Management** — Upload your own IRL or use Emma's IRL template, which includes 190+ predefined document types. - **Missing Document Detection** — Instantly flags required documents that are absent from the data room. - **Clause-Level Risk Checks** — Create tailored checks or use Emma's wide range of predefined clauses. - **Risk Prioritization** — Complete overview of all legal risks per clause to prioritize team focus. - **Due Diligence Reports** — Easily edit, share, or download DD reports; use Emma's dashboard to track overall DD progress. ### Data Room Connectivity Emma connects directly to leading virtual data rooms (VDRs), bringing all documents into one unified due diligence workspace. Integrations include: - SS&C Intralinks - Virtual Vaults - Additional VDR partners (see: emma.legal/data-room-connectivity) Documents stay in sync automatically — no manual uploads or downloads required. ### Collaborative Workspace - Assign tasks, track changes, and manage approvals in a single workspace. - Keep the entire deal team aligned, accountable, and up to speed. - Organize documents by area of expertise and/or jurisdiction. - Highlight, review, assign, and resolve liabilities within a shared interface. --- ## How Emma Works — 6 Steps 1. **Connect Data Room** — Link your data source or use Emma as your data room. Always synced. No hassle, no delays. 2. **Upload Your IRL** — Upload your own Information Request List or use Emma's template with 190+ predefined document types. 3. **Detect Missing Docs Instantly** — Get a full overview of all required documents not yet provided. 4. **Check for Liabilities** — Create tailored checks or apply Emma's predefined clause library. 5. **Review Legal Risks** — Gain a complete overview of all legal risks per clause to prioritize focus. 6. **Generate Due Diligence Report** — Edit, share, or download the DD report and monitor progress via the dashboard. Setup time: approximately 1 minute. Estimated time saved: 100+ hours per deal. --- ## Industries Served ### Investment Funds (PE / VC) Emma accelerates reviews and surfaces red flags before they become costly. Designed for lean deal teams that need to move fast without missing critical issues. ### Law Firms Emma helps law firms deliver airtight M&A advice — 50% faster and with greater consistency. Reduces the burden of repetitive document review so lawyers focus on high-value advisory work. ### In-House Legal Counsel Emma gives in-house legal teams clarity, speed, and structure — without adding headcount. Ideal for corporate legal departments handling acquisitions, investments, or divestitures. --- ## Security Emma's number one priority is security. Key measures include: - **Penetration Testing & Monitoring** — Independent security experts validate Emma's security posture on an ongoing basis. - **Data Residency & Compliance** — GDPR compliant, ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type II certified, and fully aligned with the EU AI Pact. EU-hosted with flexible residency options. - **End-to-End Encryption** — Data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256). - **Granular Access Controls** — Role-based visibility rules ensure the right people see the right documents. - **Data Ownership** — Emma never reuses, accesses, or claims rights over client data. Full ownership remains with the customer. - **Contractual Guarantees** — DPAs (Data Processing Agreements), SLAs, and legal-standard confidentiality clauses are in place. More details: emma.legal/security | docs.emma.legal (Trust Center) --- ## Key Statistics - **30%** — Extra time wasted on average to close a deal today vs. 10 years ago *(source: Gartner)* - **60%** — Of deals fail to deliver expected value, often due to gaps in legal due diligence *(source: Bain & Company)* - **90%** — Of review hours are spent on repetitive tasks that AI can automate *(source: Superlegal)* - **50%** — Reduction in due diligence timelines reported by Emma customers --- ## Customers & Trust Emma Legal is trusted by investment funds, law firms, and in-house legal teams worldwide. Notable customers include: - Watson Farley & Williams - Van Olmen & Wynant - Stairs Dillenbeck Finley Mayer - Eurowind Energy - 6Degrees Capital - Four & Five - Covenant - Meja - The Room - NOMA --- ## Testimonial > "Emma Legal has been extremely helpful in our legal due diligence work. The workspace's features are well-designed, intelligently organized, and self-explanatory. Emma has helped us cut our due diligence timelines by at least 50% and improve consistency." > > — Peter Mayer, Partner, Stairs Dillenbeck Finley Mayer --- ## Partnerships & Integrations - **Covenant + Emma Legal** — Partnership to transform how venture deals are done, combining AI-powered document review with due diligence to accelerate transactions. - **SS&C Intralinks** — Direct data room integration for faster, more secure legal due diligence. - **Virtual Vaults** — Integration enabling fully synchronized, real-time M&A data room document management. --- ## Resources & Content Emma publishes an M&A Library with insights for dealmakers, including: - Podcasts on AI in legal, M&A strategy, and tech adoption - Articles on legal tech, W&I insurance, cybersecurity in M&A, and deal habits - Guides on due diligence best practices Notable content: - *Building Emma: The Architecture Behind Reliable Legal AI* - *The Future of Legal Due Diligence* - *The W&I Trend: How AI is Reshaping M&A Risk* - *AI Leverage is the New Deal Currency for PEs* - *Why Cybersecurity is a Dealbreaker in M&A* --- ## Company Emma Legal is on a mission to radically increase deal velocity. Co-founders include Rick van Esch (CEO) and Pieter Buteneers (technical co-founder). --- ## Pricing & Access - **Free Trial / Demo** — Available via emma.legal/contact - **App Login** — app.emma.legal - **Documentation** — docs.emma.legal --- ## Comparisons Emma Legal compares favorably against: - Harvey (see: emma.legal/emma-vs-harvey-manda-due-diligence-ai) - Legora (see: emma.legal/emma-vs-legora-manda-due-diligence-ai) --- ## Legal & Compliance Documents - General Terms & Conditions: emma.legal/legal/general-terms-conditions - Privacy Policy: emma.legal/legal/privacy-policy - Data Processing Agreement: emma.legal/legal/data-processing-agreement - Cookie Policy: emma.legal/legal/cookie-policy --- ## URLs - Homepage: https://www.emma.legal - Product: https://www.emma.legal/product - Security: https://www.emma.legal/security - Data Room Connectivity: https://www.emma.legal/data-room-connectivity - Industries – Investment Funds: https://www.emma.legal/industries/investment-funds-pe-vc - Industries – Law Firms: https://www.emma.legal/industries/law-firms - Industries – In-House Legal: https://www.emma.legal/industries/in-house-legal-counsel - About: https://www.emma.legal/about - Resources: https://www.emma.legal/resources - Blog: https://www.emma.legal/blog - Events: https://www.emma.legal/events - FAQs: https://www.emma.legal/faqs - Documentation: https://docs.emma.legal - App: https://app.emma.legal - Contact / Book Demo: https://www.emma.legal/contact - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emma-legal