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# Stage by Stage
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**This page is for the team running the matter.** The stages of the mandate in the order they happen, the tools the team opens at each, and the call the lawyer still owns.
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### Intake & Translation
Upload via Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, or Dropbox Sync. [Auto-folderize](https://jurisphere.gitbook.io/jurisphere-guide/auto-folderize) segregates the data room by content.
Data room file organization and summary · File Library
Upon uploading 100s of documents to data room, generate snapshot summary: total files by category (corporate, financial, contracts, IP, litigation, HR, etc.), key document types, completeness assessment
**How to use.** Select all uploaded data room documents and run File Library tool - generates tabular overview showing: file name, document type, date, summary, category. Provides instant visibility into data room contents
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### Mandate & Requisition
Define the diligence scope based on target, sector, and transaction type. Build the requisition list via [Workflows](https://jurisphere.gitbook.io/jurisphere-guide/document-review/workflows-on-document-review); dispatch through the [Project](https://jurisphere.gitbook.io/jurisphere-guide/projects/overview-of-projects).
Prepare initial requisition list · Research · Document Review (Drafting)
Based on nature of target, sector, and transaction type, identify documents required including statutory registers, material contracts, corporate filings, IP assets, litigation records, employee records, etc. Requires research on compliance obligations under applicable laws (Companies Act, SEBI regulations, sector-specific laws)
**How to use.** (1) Use Research tool to identify legal due diligence requirements under applicable law for target based on sector, size, nature of transaction etc. (2) Use Document Review with custom workflow or prompt to draft requisition list based on transaction structure and target profile
Review responses to requisition list · Document Review · Parallel Review
Map documents received against requisition list; categorize by document type, completeness, and relevance; flag missing documents; verify documents meet criteria (e.g., for "top 20 customer agreements by value" - check amounts exceed threshold, agreements are executed and in force, dates are current)
**How to use.** Use Document Review workflows like "List of Documents" or custom workflow to analyze uploaded documents against requisition. For high-volume review (e.g., 50+ agreements), use Parallel Review to extract and verify key parameters across all documents simultaneously
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### Substantive Review
Apply [Workflows](https://jurisphere.gitbook.io/jurisphere-guide/document-review/workflows-on-document-review) for change-of-control, CP/CS, transfer restrictions, disclosure obligations, uncapped indemnities. [Parallel Review](https://jurisphere.gitbook.io/jurisphere-guide/parallel-review/overview-of-the-parallel-review-tool) across the contract set with intelligent query expansion.
Analyze material contracts · Parallel Review · Document Review (Workflows)
Review top customer/supplier/distribution agreements for key terms: value thresholds, termination rights, change of control provisions, non-compete clauses, indemnities, governing law, dispute resolution, IP ownership
**How to use.** Use Parallel Review to extract specific clauses/parameters across multiple agreements. Use pre-built workflows: "Change of Control Tracker", "CP and CS Tracker", "Identify Transfer Restrictions", "Uncapped Indemnity Checker"
Corporate structure and shareholding analysis · Company Profile · Document Review
Review constitutional documents, shareholder agreements, share certificates, ROC filings to map ownership structure, identify ultimate beneficial owners, analyze voting rights, drag-along/tag-along provisions
**How to use.** (1) Use Company Profile tool to download all ROC filings for target company (Annual Returns, Form MGT-7, Form PAS-3, etc.) (2) Upload to Document Review and use workflows to extract shareholding pattern, capital structure, related party transactions
Regulatory compliance review · Research · Document Review
Verify target's compliance with sector-specific regulations (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, TRAI, etc.), identify licenses/approvals required, assess compliance gaps
**How to use.** (1) Use Research to identify applicable regulatory requirements for target's sector/activities (2) Use Document Review to analyze licenses, compliance certificates, audit reports against regulatory checklist
Review IP portfolio · Document Review · Research
Analyze trademark/patent/copyright registrations, IP assignment agreements, licensing arrangements; verify ownership, identify encumbrances, assess infringement risks
**How to use.** Use Document Review to extract key terms from IP assignments, licenses. Use Research for queries like "validity requirements for trademark registration under Trade Marks Act 1999" or "scope of software copyright protection"
Employment and HR compliance review · Document Review · Parallel Review
Analyze employment agreements, ESOP documents, gratuity/PF compliance, labor law filings, consultant arrangements; identify contingent liabilities, retention risks
**How to use.** For high volume (e.g., reviewing 50+ employment agreements): use Parallel Review to extract notice periods, non-compete terms, CTC structure. Use Document Review workflows for ESOP plan analysis, compliance verification
Financial due diligence support · Parallel Review · Document Review
Review loan agreements, security documents, guarantees, inter-company transactions; verify financial covenant compliance, identify contingent liabilities
**How to use.** Use Parallel Review for multi-agreement analysis (e.g., extracting financial covenants, security coverage, guarantee amounts across 20+ credit facilities). Use Document Review for detailed analysis of specific complex structures
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### Reporting & Chronology
[Master List of Dates](https://jurisphere.gitbook.io/jurisphere-guide/list-of-dates/overview-of-the-list-of-dates-tool) over litigation files for the broad chronology. [Drafting Pane](https://jurisphere.gitbook.io/jurisphere-guide/drafting-on-document-review) (Deep Dive) for the chapter-wise diligence report.
Draft chapter of due diligence report (e.g., Material Contracts) · Document Review · Custom Workflow
Synthesize findings from contract review into structured chapter following firm/client template format; identify key risks, unusual terms, recommendations
**How to use.** (1) Create custom workflow by uploading prior due diligence report template - tool extracts format/structure (2) Select all material contracts + prompt workflow to generate chapter,
Draft chapter of due diligence report (e.g., Litigation) · Document Review · Custom Workflow · List of Dates
Analyze all litigation documents, court filings, notices; summarize ongoing/threatened litigation; assess quantum of exposure, likelihood of adverse outcome, impact on transaction
**How to use.** (1) Use List of Dates tool to create chronology of litigation events (2) Use Document Review with custom workflow to generate litigation chapter per template format; synthesize exposure analysis
Risk-weighted executive summary · Document Review · Custom prompts
Commercial weighting and partner view sit with the deal team. Jurisphere accelerates the drafting only.
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### Negotiation Support
SPA negotiation in the [Word Add-In](https://jurisphere.gitbook.io/jurisphere-guide/word-add-in/overview-of-the-word-add-in) with [Review Playbooks](https://jurisphere.gitbook.io/jurisphere-guide/word-add-in/review-playbooks). [Redline Analysis](https://jurisphere.gitbook.io/jurisphere-guide/redline-analysis/overview-of-the-redline-analysis-tool) on each counter-party return.
Analyze counterparty edits in transaction documents · Redline Analysis
During negotiation, track and analyze all additions, deletions, and modifications made by counterparty counsel in drafts; categorize changes as substantive vs. minor; assess legal/commercial impact
**How to use.** Upload base draft and marked-up version to Redline Analysis tool. Tool generates table with: (1) Change description (2) Consequence/impact (3) Category (4) Author (5) Date. Can filter by author or category; export analysis
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**At the end of the mandate.** What used to take a team of four around nine working days is delivered in roughly half the time. The chronology, contract extracts, and group-entity filings remain auditable back to source through in-line citations.
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