About 20% of what a law firm charges
Most deals scoped and quoted within 48 hours. No commitment required to get a quote.
Deal-specific pricing. Transparent range.
There's no one-size-fits-all number because every deal is different. High-end Biglaw firms typically charge $300,000–$700,000 for sell-side legal diligence work. A smaller firm might be closer to $100,000. Both will typically limit their review to a narrow set of "material" contracts. Many sellers skip it entirely due to high costs before solid bids are in, which means buyers are often the first to find the problems.
Services required
Pre-screen, disclosure schedules, execution status, or all at once. The combination is where the math works best.
Number & complexity of contracts
500 simple vendor contracts is different from 500 bespoke customer agreements. We look at both when scoping.
Output format
Summary report, disclosure schedule sections formatted to your law firm's conventions, or custom.
Turnaround time
1–2 weeks for most deals. Rush delivery available at additional cost. Earlier engagement = better outcome.
(Mostly) Fixed-fee pricing
We quote a fixed fee for the agreed scope. No hourly billing, no runaway costs. The one area where scope can shift is disclosure schedules, which can change late in the deal as the purchase agreement is finalized. We flag this upfront.
What you get at each price point
Zuva
Recommended | Biglaw firm | Skip it / DIY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $10K–$75K | $300K–$700K+ | $0 upfront |
| Finds problems early | Yes | Yes | No — Buyers find them |
| Disclosure schedules | Yes | ✓ at $1,000+/hr | No — Rush at signing |
| AI-assisted extraction | Yes Purpose-built | Varies | — |
| Lawyer review | Yes Ex-Biglaw | Yes | — |
| Surprise risk | Low | High in practice | High |
| Repricing risk | Mitigated | Rarely mitigated | Real and common |
Estimate your savings
This is illustrative. Actual numbers depend on your deal. But it gives you a sense of how the economics typically play out.
Save management time
In a recent deal, client management time on disclosure schedule prep was cut by more than half.
Surface problems early
Find one contract issue before buyers do and it can be worth far more than the cost of pre-diligence.
Reduce law firm fees
Zuva does disclosure prep upfront at ~20% of law firm cost, so your lawyers' crunch-time involvement is lighter.
Common questions
When should we engage Zuva?
As early as you can. If you're a year out from a potential transaction, that's not too early. Starting well before there's a "tent" around the deal means you can get help from teammates to locate contracts and documents without raising questions. It also gives you more time to remediate anything we find. That said, we can help at any stage of a process, including when you're already under time pressure.
Do we need to organize our contracts first?
No. We work with whatever you have. We've seen organized contract repositories and chaotic ones. We'll help you figure out what to submit and what scope makes sense for your deal.
What format is the output?
The pre-diligence report can take several forms depending on what's most useful for your deal: an Excel workbook, a disclosure-schedule-style list, or a more structured report (closer to a home inspection report in format). Disclosure schedule sections are formatted to your lawyers' conventions. We coordinate with your law firm on format.
How do you handle data security?
Zuva is SOC 2 Type II certified. All employees are background-checked. We follow strict data handling protocols appropriate for sensitive deal materials. Documents are deleted upon request.
Is pricing really fixed-fee?
Yes, for the agreed scope. We quote a fixed fee upfront so you know exactly what you're paying before we start. The one exception is disclosure schedule work, where the scope can shift if the purchase agreement changes late in the deal (which it often does). If that happens, we discuss the impact with you before doing additional work. No hourly billing, no open-ended engagement.
What about Analyze and API pricing?
Analyze and API have separate, published pricing. See the Analyze page and API page for details. This page covers sell-side services only.