Alex Solo

Alex Solo

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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

Who Owns Work Created By Freelancers, Employees And AI Tools?

Who Owns Work Created By Freelancers, Employees And AI Tools?

Think paying means owning the work? Not always. Learn who usually owns copyright when employees, contractors and AI tools help create business assets.

18 August 2026
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Staff Policies for Australian Marketplace Platforms

Staff Policies for Australian Marketplace Platforms

Marketplace platforms often outgrow generic staff handbooks fast. Here is what Australian businesses should cover in staff policies, from worker

18 August 2026
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Termination Clauses in Caravan Hire Contracts

Termination Clauses in Caravan Hire Contracts

A clear termination clause in a caravan hire contract can protect your business when bookings fall through, customers breach terms or a caravan must be

18 August 2026
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Bars to Rescission: When Australian Contracts Cannot Be Voided

Bars to Rescission: When Australian Contracts Cannot Be Voided

Rescission can unwind a contract, but Australian businesses cannot always rely on it. Learn the main bars to rescission, including affirmation, delay

18 August 2026
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What Dilution Means for Australian Shareholders and Startups

What Dilution Means for Australian Shareholders and Startups

Dilution means a shareholder’s ownership percentage falls when a company issues new shares. This guide explains how dilution works in Australia, when it

17 August 2026
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Biometric Data and Databases: Privacy Obligations for Australian Businesses

Biometric Data and Databases: Privacy Obligations for Australian Businesses

Using a biometric database for staff access, customer verification or fraud prevention can create serious privacy risk for Australian businesses. This

17 August 2026
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Cashless Society: Privacy Guide for Australian Businesses

Cashless Society: Privacy Guide for Australian Businesses

Going cashless can simplify payments, but it can also expand the amount of customer data your business collects. This guide explains the privacy issues

17 August 2026
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Subscription Terms for Australian Frozen Food Brands

Subscription Terms for Australian Frozen Food Brands

Subscription terms for frozen food brands need to cover recurring billing, delivery risk, spoilage, substitutions, cancellations and Australian Consumer

17 August 2026
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Subscription Terms for Australian Gift Box Businesses

Subscription Terms for Australian Gift Box Businesses

Subscription terms can make or break a gift box business. This guide explains what Australian businesses should include in recurring billing

17 August 2026
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Legal Checklist for Opening a Fitness Studio: Licenses, Leases, and Contracts

Legal Checklist for Opening a Fitness Studio: Licenses, Leases, and Contracts

Opening a fitness studio in Australia means more than choosing a location and timetable. This guide covers the main legal steps, including registrations

17 August 2026
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Work Has Started But There’s No Contractor Agreement - What Now?

Work Has Started But There’s No Contractor Agreement - What Now?

Work already started without a contractor agreement? You can still protect payment, IP and scope before the risks grow.

17 August 2026
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Indemnity Clauses for AI Automation Agency Client Contracts in Australia

Indemnity Clauses for AI Automation Agency Client Contracts in Australia

Indemnity clauses can create major hidden risk for AI automation agencies. Here is what Australian businesses should check in client contracts, including

17 August 2026
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