Alex Solo

Co-Founder

Biography

Alex is a lawyer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Sprintlaw, an international legal services business 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

Payment Terms and Late Fees for Beauty Salons in New Zealand

Clear payment terms can help New Zealand beauty salons reduce late payments, enforce cancellation fees properly, and avoid refund disputes. This guide

10 July 2026

Staff Handbook Policies for New Zealand Consulting Firms

A well drafted staff handbook can help New Zealand consulting firms manage confidentiality, conflicts, remote work, expenses and client-facing conduct

10 July 2026

Privacy Notices and Consent Forms for Construction Companies in New Zealand

Construction companies often collect personal information through quote forms, site inductions, CCTV, subcontractor onboarding, and project software. This

10 July 2026

Commission and Bonus Clauses for New Zealand Product Design Studios

Commission and bonus clauses can work well for New Zealand product design studios, but only if the contract clearly explains when incentives are earned

10 July 2026

Lease vs Licence: Key Differences and Which Suits Your Business

Not sure whether your business needs a lease or a licence? This guide explains the key differences in New Zealand, when each option may suit, and what to

10 July 2026

Staff Policies for Landscaping Companies in New Zealand

Clear staff policies can help landscaping businesses manage safety, vehicles, equipment, attendance, and conduct at client sites. This guide explains what

10 July 2026

Group Company Definition: Meaning for Business Structure and Contracts in New Zealand

A group company definition can change who benefits from a contract, who handles data, and who may be liable. This guide explains what the term means for

10 July 2026

New Zealand Non-compete Clause Examples: Duration, Key Terms & Enforceability

Non-compete clauses can protect confidential information, customer relationships and business goodwill, but only if the wording is carefully limited. This

9 July 2026

Staff Handbook Policies for Cloud Software Providers in New Zealand

A staff handbook for a New Zealand cloud software provider should do more than set office rules. This guide covers how handbook policies interact with

9 July 2026

Website Terms and Privacy for Brand Strategy Agencies in New Zealand

Brand strategy agencies in New Zealand often need more than a generic footer policy. This guide explains how website terms and privacy documents should

9 July 2026

IP Agreements: Key Clauses and Why Your Business Needs One for New Zealand Businesses

IP agreements decide who owns, controls and can use valuable business assets like branding, software, designs and confidential know how. This guide

9 July 2026

Letter of Commitment: When You Need One and Key Terms to Include

A letter of commitment can help move a deal forward before the full contract is ready, but it can also create binding obligations if the wording is not

8 July 2026

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