Lawden vs ShareFile
ShareFile and Box are fine file-sharing platforms. But legal transactions need more than file sharing — they need matter-level organization, role-based permissions, complete audit trails, and workflow tools. That is what Lawden delivers.
ShareFile / Box
General-purpose file sharing.
- ✕File and folder organization — no matter-level structure
- ✕Coarse permissions — folder-level, not role or document-level
- ✕Basic audit logs — file access timestamps only
- ✕No deal workflow — no pipeline, checklists, or Q&A
- ✕No client portal — just a shared folder link
- ✕No due diligence tooling — no indexed review or request tracking
- ✕Built for IT, not for legal teams
Lawden
Legal-specific workspace.
- Matter-centric organization — every deal is a structured room
- Granular permissions — per-document, per-role, per-matter
- Complete audit trail — every action logged and attributable
- Built-in deal workflow — pipeline, checklists, deadlines, Q&A
- Branded client portal per matter — no shared folder links
- Due diligence tools — indexed review, request lists, audit
- Designed for legal teams — intuitive, no training required
Feature comparison
What you get with Lawden that file-sharing platforms lack.
Matter-level organization
Files, tasks, deadlines, participants, and communications organized per matter — not scattered across folders.
Role-based permissions
Lawyer, paralegal, client, external counsel — each role gets exactly the access they need. Overridable per document.
Complete audit trail
Every view, upload, download, and permission change is logged with user attribution and timestamp. Exportable.
Deal workflow tools
Pipeline stages, deal-type-specific checklists, deadline tracking, and Q&A — built for the deal lifecycle.
Due diligence support
Indexed document review, request lists, status tracking, and complete audit for M&A and fundraising transactions.
Client portal
Branded, simplified view per client. No account needed. Clients upload, review, and comment securely.
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