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

Do I Need A Lawyer To Review A Head Contract?

Been handed a head contract or subcontract and asked to sign quickly? Here is what to check before you lock in payment, delay and liability risks.

8 November 2026

Contracts You Need To Start A Cleaning Business

Starting a cleaning business? Here are the key client, worker and website contracts to put in place before you take on jobs and build your team.

8 November 2026

Associate Dentist Agreement: Clauses Clinics Should Check

Engaging an associate dentist? Your agreement should do more than set a billing split. Here's what clinics should check before anyone starts treating patients.

8 November 2026

How Much Does A Commercial Contract Review Cost?

Got a contract and not sure what to budget for legal review? Here is what affects the cost, what a lawyer checks and when negotiation support is worth it.

8 November 2026

Business Name Checklist Before You Register

Choosing a business name is exciting, but there are a few checks to make first. Here's how to test availability, trade mark risk, domains and ASIC registration steps.

8 November 2026

Do I Need An Online Business Lawyer Before Launching?

Launching online is exciting, but the legal pieces can feel unclear. Here is what to put in place first so your store, platform or digital service is protected from day one.

8 November 2026

Do Importers Need A Product Compliance Review?

Importing products into Australia? A pre-launch compliance review can help you check safety, labelling, claims and supplier documents before stock hits the market.

8 November 2026

Do I Need An IP Lawyer To Protect My App Idea?

About to pitch or build your app? Here is how to protect your app idea with the right NDAs, IP assignments, trade marks and founder documents.

8 November 2026

Staff Contract Template: What To Include

Hiring staff? Use this practical checklist to choose the right contract type and clauses for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

8 November 2026

Copyright Infringement Lawyer: When Should You Get Help?

Received a copyright complaint or found your content being copied? Here is when you can handle it yourself and when getting legal help can protect your business.

8 November 2026

Statement Of Service Template For Employers

A statement of service can be simple, but the wording matters. Here is how to confirm work history without accidentally creating problems for your business.

8 November 2026

Who Owns Copyright When Graphic Designers Use Freelancers?

Using freelance designers in your studio? Make sure the IP can move cleanly from freelancer to agency to client, with moral rights and portfolio use sorted upfront.

8 November 2026

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