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

Contract "Mistake" Doctrine: Types, Examples & Fixes for Australian Businesses

Contract "Mistake" Doctrine: Types, Examples & Fixes for Australian Businesses

A practical guide to the contract "mistake" doctrine for Australian businesses, including common, mutual and unilateral mistake, real examples, and how to

7 September 2026
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Who Owns IP in an Australian Medical Device Distributor?

Who Owns IP in an Australian Medical Device Distributor?

If you distribute medical devices in Australia, paying for brochures, websites or product content does not automatically mean your business owns them

7 September 2026
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Who Owns Plans, Designs and IP in an Australian Office Fitout Business?

Who Owns Plans, Designs and IP in an Australian Office Fitout Business?

For Australian office fitout businesses, ownership of plans, drawings and design IP is not always obvious. This guide explains how IP assignment clauses

7 September 2026
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Subscription Terms for Equipment Maintenance Businesses in Australia

Subscription Terms for Equipment Maintenance Businesses in Australia

Signing a subscription agreement for software, parts access or remote monitoring can expose an equipment maintenance business to renewal traps, liability

7 September 2026
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Contract Review Checklist for Australian Food Delivery Platforms

Contract Review Checklist for Australian Food Delivery Platforms

Signing food delivery platform contracts without a clear review process can leave Australian businesses exposed on refunds, data rights, food safety and

7 September 2026
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Addendum vs Amendment: Updating Contracts the Right Way for Australian Businesses

Addendum vs Amendment: Updating Contracts the Right Way for Australian Businesses

Not sure whether to use an addendum or an amendment? Learn the difference, the legal issues to check, and the common contract update mistakes Australian

7 September 2026
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Website Terms and Privacy for Temporary Staffing Agencies in Australia

Website Terms and Privacy for Temporary Staffing Agencies in Australia

Temporary staffing agencies collect a lot of personal information online, and generic website terms rarely cover the real risks. This guide explains how

7 September 2026
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How to Run a Legal Risk and Compliance Review for a Data Analytics Consultancy

How to Run a Legal Risk and Compliance Review for a Data Analytics Consultancy

A legal risk and compliance review can help a data analytics consultancy spot privacy gaps, contract risks, IP issues and security promises before they

7 September 2026
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Launching a SaaS Startup in Australia: The Legal Documents You Need

Launching a SaaS Startup in Australia: The Legal Documents You Need

Launching a SaaS startup in Australia means more than building the product. This guide covers the legal documents founders usually need, from customer

7 September 2026
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Using Freelancers in an Australian Car Wash Business: Who Owns the IP?

Using Freelancers in an Australian Car Wash Business: Who Owns the IP?

Hiring freelancers for your Australian car wash business does not automatically mean you own the logo, website, photos or marketing assets they create

7 September 2026
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Key Contract Risks for Australian Industrial Equipment Suppliers

Key Contract Risks for Australian Industrial Equipment Suppliers

Industrial equipment suppliers face serious contract risk when scope, warranties, delivery obligations and liability terms are unclear. This guide covers

7 September 2026
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Podcast Sponsorship Agreements: Key Terms for Australian Brands and Creators

Podcast Sponsorship Agreements: Key Terms for Australian Brands and Creators

A podcast sponsorship agreement should do more than confirm payment for an ad read. This guide covers the key legal terms Australian brands and creators

7 September 2026
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