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Detailed answers to common questions about Emma’s features, data handling, and use in M&A workflows.

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Can Emma be used for cross-border or multilingual deals?

Yes. Emma is designed to support multilingual M&A deals. Whether you’re dealing across borders or reviewing documents in a language you’re less familiar with, with Emma you easily adapt the LDD to 80 different language, making it easier to manage and understand due diligence for your team and especially for your client.

How long does it take to onboard with Emma Legal?

Most deal teams get started with Emma in under an hour. The platform offers predefined onboarding templates by industry, so you can begin reviewing documents and identifying legal risks without complex setup. Emma’s Information Request List (IRL) outlines 180 predefined legal document types, enabling teams to launch due diligence quickly and confidently. Emma is known for its intuitive interface, tailored to the way lawyers and investors work.

Can Emma Legal integrate with our existing data room?

Emma currently connects with OneDrive, or you can upload all documents directly into Emma. Google Drive integration is coming soon, and we are in partnership negotiations with leading data room providers including Ansarada, Virtual Vaults and Intralinks. Reach out to info@Emma.Legal if you’d like a status update on it.

Is Emma Legal secure and GDPR-compliant?

Absolutely. Emma is built with enterprise-grade security standards, including GDPR compliance, end-to-end encryption, ISO27001 certified and all partnerships need to be SOC 2-Type II-certified. Your data is private, protected, never reused and stays yours at all time. Want to know more? Email us at Security@Emma.Legal.

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