Alex Solo

Alex Solo

Co-Founder

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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)

Alex Solo's
Articles & Guides

What To Do If A Supplier Suddenly Changes Their Terms

What To Do If A Supplier Suddenly Changes Their Terms

Supplier changed the rules overnight? You may not have to accept new pricing, payment or order terms without a valid contractual basis.

28 July 2026
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Managing Contractors and Freelancers for Digital Health Platforms in Australia

Managing Contractors and Freelancers for Digital Health Platforms in Australia

Digital health platforms often use contractors and freelancers for clinical, technical and content roles, but a generic agreement can create real legal

28 July 2026
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Open Source Software Policies for Australian Businesses

Open Source Software Policies for Australian Businesses

Using open source code can save time, but it can also create IP, contract and compliance issues if your business has no clear rules. This guide explains

27 July 2026
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What Is a Casual Worker in Australia? Employer Guide

What Is a Casual Worker in Australia? Employer Guide

Not sure whether a worker is really casual under Australian law? This employer guide explains the casual worker definition, when casual employment is

27 July 2026
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Managing Contractors and Freelancers in an Australian Trade Business

Managing Contractors and Freelancers in an Australian Trade Business

Using subcontractors and freelancers can help an Australian trade business scale, but the legal risks are real if worker status, contracts, safety and IP

27 July 2026
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Contract Review Checklist for Market Research Agencies in Australia

Contract Review Checklist for Market Research Agencies in Australia

Reviewing a market research agency contract properly can help you avoid scope creep, privacy issues, unpaid changes and broad liability. Here are the key

27 July 2026
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Evidence of Prior Use in Australia: When It Matters for Trade Marks

Evidence of Prior Use in Australia: When It Matters for Trade Marks

Evidence of prior use can be crucial in Australian trade mark disputes, oppositions and registration strategy. Learn what counts as evidence of use, when

27 July 2026
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Termination Clauses in Contracts for Architecture Firms in Australia

Termination Clauses in Contracts for Architecture Firms in Australia

Termination clauses in architecture contracts can affect fees, design document use, consultant costs and project handover. Here is what architecture firms

27 July 2026
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How to Buy an Australian Petrol Station: Licensing and Contracts

How to Buy an Australian Petrol Station: Licensing and Contracts

Buying a petrol station in Australia means checking much more than the purchase price. This guide covers the key legal issues, including sale contracts

27 July 2026
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Terms of Trade for Demolition Contractors in Australia

Terms of Trade for Demolition Contractors in Australia

Demolition contractors face real contract risk when scope, hazardous materials, delays and payment terms are left vague. This guide explains how terms of

27 July 2026
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Supplier Contract Terms for Interior Design Businesses in Australia

Supplier Contract Terms for Interior Design Businesses in Australia

Supplier terms can make or break an interior design project. Learn what Australian design businesses should check on pricing, lead times, defects

27 July 2026
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Telehealth Terms for Allied Health Clinics in Australia

Telehealth Terms for Allied Health Clinics in Australia

Telehealth terms for allied health clinics can affect privacy, patient consent, outages, fees and liability. This guide explains what Australian clinic

26 July 2026
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