Alex Solo

Co-Founder

Biography

Alex is a lawyer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Sprintlaw, an international law/tech firm that's transforming the way legal services are delivered to small businesses. Sprintlaw operates in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and has won many industry awards, including being listed as the fastest growing legal business in the Asia Pacific region by the Financial Times in 2022.

As a lawyer, Alex specialises in the technology space and was named one of Australia's Most Influential Lawyers by Australasian Lawyer in 2022, one of Asia Law Portal's "30 People to Watch" in the Business of Law in Asia in 2020 and was selected by Lawyer's Weekly as the top under 30 technology & media lawyer in Australia in 2019.

Prior to founding Sprintlaw, Alex worked as a technology lawyer at Clayton Utz and was the founder and managing director of Spidr, an online digital agency which he sold in 2015.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (2013), University of Sydney

Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communication) (2011), University of Sydney

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (2014), Australian National University

Professional Membership

Admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW

Admitted to the High Court

Awards

Sydney Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Winner, '19, '20, '21, Finalist '22, '23)

Asia Law Portal '30 People To Watch' list ('20, '23)

Leading Technology Lawyer (NSW), Legal Adviser Awards ('23)

Most Influential Lawyer List, Australasian Lawyer ('22)

30 Under 30 Award in Tech, Media and Telco (Winner, '19)

B&T 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur Awards ('19)

Australasian Law Awards Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year ('19)

Service Expertise

Business Set Up Commercial Leases Consumer Law Contracts Data & Privacy Digital Marketing & Advertising eCommerce Employment Law Franchising Getting Finance Intellectual Property Startups Creative & Entertainment Software & IT Business Sales Regulatory Compliance

Alex Solo's
Articles & Guides

Who Owns Agency Work Product? IP Issues for Australian Marketing Agencies

Who owns creative assets, website content and brand materials made by a marketing agency? This guide explains IP ownership rules for Australian agencies

7 May 2026

Indemnity Clauses in Commercial Leasing and Landlord Contracts in Australia

An indemnity clause in a commercial lease can make your business responsible for far more than obvious damage to the premises. This guide explains how

7 May 2026

Contractor vs Employee: Legal Issues for Demolition Contractors in Australia

Demolition businesses often get caught out by calling workers contractors when the real arrangement looks more like employment. This guide explains how

7 May 2026

Work-From-Home Laws in Victoria: What Employers Need to Know in 2026

Could your business refuse working from home in Victoria from 2026? Learn the proposed rules, risks and practical steps employers should take now.

7 May 2026

How Contract Variations Work in Commercial Agreements

A contract variation changes an existing agreement without replacing it altogether. This guide explains what a variation means for Australian businesses

6 May 2026

Allied Health Service Terms in Australia: Common Contract Mistakes to Avoid

Allied health service terms can create costly problems if scope, payment, privacy, liability or termination rights are unclear. This guide explains the

6 May 2026

Can Businesses Refuse Cash in Australia? The New 2026 Payment Rules Explained

Can your business still go cashless in 2026? The answer may surprise you, especially if you sell fuel or groceries.

6 May 2026

Do Clinical Trial Service Providers Need a Co-founder Agreement in Australia?

A co-founder agreement can be a critical document for Australian clinical trial service providers, especially where founders are sharing equity

5 May 2026

Payment Terms for Australian Wholesale Distributors

Wholesale distributors can run into serious cash flow problems when contracts have vague payment clauses. Here are the terms Australian businesses should include.

2 May 2026

Termination Clauses in Cafe Contracts: What Australian Operators Should Check

A termination clause for cafe contracts can decide how easily you can exit a supplier, software or equipment deal. Here's what Australian operators should

2 May 2026