Should I have a lawyer review all NDAs?

by a searcher from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business

2 years ago

I currently work for a PE firm where we send each NDA to our lawyers to review and make edits before signing. I realize that a PE firm has many more moving parts than a search fund given its portfolio of investments as well as other potential conflicts of interests, but it is comforting knowing a lawyer has reviewed each NDA. I understand this would be quite costly for a search fund, especially a self-funded one. But curious on what everyone's thoughts are around lawyer involvement on this front?

Thank you.

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searcher from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business

Lead with yours, otherwise no typically not needed. Read over and see if there is anything out of the norm.

2 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

professional from University of Tulsa

Offer your own form first and then you know youre in good shape

2 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

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