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SmartEsq's AI-Powered MFN Election Tool Automates Side Letter Workflows for Fund Managers and Legal Teams

SmartEsq's new AI-powered MFN Election tool fully automates the Most Favored Nation process for private funds. It eliminates manual tagging and reduces legal costs, compressing a multi-week workflow into just hours. Purpose-built for fund counsel, the tool delivers speed, accuracy, and audit-ready outputs with no training required.

SmartEsq Launches AI-Powered LPA Review Memo Generation Tool to Streamline Private Fund Analysis

Introducing the LPA Review Memo Generator, a breakthrough tool that automates how Limited Partners, fund counsel, and financial institutions review complex fund documents. It instantly extracts and summarizes key terms from LPAs and PPMs, turning hundreds of pages into structured, actionable insights—all within a secure, client-controlled environment.

Meet SmartEsq's Sandra: The AI Partner Who's Never Too Busy for Junior Associates

Junior associates in Big Law often stay silent when they need help, which leads to avoidable mistakes and slower work. SmartEsq fixes that. Sandra, our legal AI assistant, gives fund formation attorneys clear, accurate answers the moment they need them. Firms gain faster execution, better training, and attorneys who work with more confidence.

AI Governance for Law Firms: Building the Framework for Responsible Legal Technology Adoption

As AI reshapes legal practice, law firms must adopt strong governance to ensure ethical, secure, and compliant use. From aligning leadership to obtaining client consent, this guide outlines the key steps to build trust, mitigate risk, and scale innovation responsibly. Learn how SmartEsq supports firms in navigating this transition with confidence.

The Future of Side Letter Compliance: Unveiling SmartEsq’s Fully Automated MFN Election Tool

Introducing SmartEsq’s Fully Automated MFN Election Tool, designed to simplify one of the most time-consuming steps in fund formation. The tool identifies, organizes, and compiles MFN-eligible provisions across side letters with no manual tagging required—allowing legal teams to work more efficiently and focus on client advisory services.