What is dhSign?
dhSign is an e-signature solution designed specifically for professional and M&A workflows. Every dealhead account has full dhSign functionality, which is managed on the individual's "dhSign Dashboard." The dhSign Dashboard creates a system of record for all of an individual's signature-related items and has three main sections:
"My Signature" Section: where the individual may add/withdraw a signature for use within dealhead as well as authorize the individual's identified attorney to utilize the signature on the individual's behalf
"My Signature Requests - Not Executed" Section: where the individual can review all documents, across all Projects, that have requested the individual's signature and approve/withdraw application of the individual's signature
"My Executed Documents" Section: where copies of all of the individual's executed documents and "Certificate of Authenticity" are maintained—in perpetuity, no subscription required
Why use dhSign?
For "Signatories," dhSign creates a better and more secure experience. For example, with dhSign:
the dhSign Dashboard creates an individualized hub and repository that centralizes all signature approvals and executed documents across all Projects
all manual and rote tasks are automated, which greatly reduce unnecessary costs (that is, no legal fees associated with the signature packet process)
improves user experiences as the attorney-client relationship can be utilized in dealhead to reduce friction when obtaining signatures
For deal teams and attorneys, dhSign's e-signature solution:
eliminates the signature packet process as dealhead automatically generates and compiles executed documents
offers a more secure and enforceable e-signature solution to current industry practices as the dhSign workflow (see Why try a new e-signature solution? below)
works seamlessly with managing Checklist Items within a Project, which automates signature tracking and updating to the Checklist
Why try a new e-signature solution?
The current M&A e-signature workflows are rife with issues that undermine authentication standards and expose parties to unnecessary risks. Just because something is the "standard" does not mean it is right.
ASK YOURSELF
Is an e-signature authenticated and enforceable if…
…the Signatory signs a signature page without an attached/accessible underlying agreement and before the terms of the agreement are final (or even contemplated)?
…how are you memorializing that the Signatory consents to use of a signature that was never attached to an agreement?
…the authentication stamp is only on the signature page and not on any other page of the agreement?
If there are authenticated/inked signatures—and potentially compiled “executed” agreements—before the agreement is effective…
…do you have process in place to ensure those apparently executed and effective agreements are destroyed, particularly if the deal does not close?
…is your client aware this is happening and ok with this process?
Eliminate these uncertainties by utilizing dealhead for your signature needs.