Alex Solo

Alex Solo

Co-Founder

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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)

Alex Solo's
Articles & Guides

Limited or Unlimited Company? Side-by-side Comparison in New Zealand

Limited or Unlimited Company? Side-by-side Comparison in New Zealand

Choosing between a limited or unlimited company in New Zealand affects shareholder risk, governance and growth plans. This guide compares the two side by

29 September 2026
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How to Work Out Your Company's Worth: Valuation Methods in New Zealand

How to Work Out Your Company's Worth: Valuation Methods in New Zealand

Trying to work out your company's worth in New Zealand? This guide explains common valuation methods, when they apply, and the legal issues that can

29 September 2026
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How Overage Clauses Affect NZ Property Transactions

How Overage Clauses Affect NZ Property Transactions

An overage clause can materially change the economics of a New Zealand property deal after settlement. This guide explains how overage works, the legal

29 September 2026
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How to Become a Chsp Provider: Legal Steps, Compliance and Contracts

How to Become a Chsp Provider: Legal Steps, Compliance and Contracts

Looking into how to become a CHSP provider in New Zealand? Here are the key legal steps to review before you sign, from provider contracts and payment

29 September 2026
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Franchise Pros and Cons: Is Buying Into a Brand Right for You?

Franchise Pros and Cons: Is Buying Into a Brand Right for You?

Buying a franchise can offer a recognised brand and proven systems, but it can also limit your control and create long term contractual risk. This guide

29 September 2026
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Contract Periods: Setting, Renewing and Ending Commercial Contracts

Contract Periods: Setting, Renewing and Ending Commercial Contracts

Contract periods can lock your business into suppliers, software or service deals long after the arrangement stops working. This guide explains how New

28 September 2026
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Staff Dismissals Done Right: Avoiding Classic New Zealand Mistakes

Staff Dismissals Done Right: Avoiding Classic New Zealand Mistakes

Dismissing staff in New Zealand can go wrong quickly if you rush the process, choose the wrong legal pathway, or rely on weak documents. Here is how to

28 September 2026
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Creating a Buyer Agency Agreement: Essential New Zealand Business Guide

Creating a Buyer Agency Agreement: Essential New Zealand Business Guide

Creating a buyer agency agreement is about more than recording a fee. This New Zealand guide explains exclusivity, commission triggers, authority

28 September 2026
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BYO Licensing for Hospitality Venues in New Zealand: Application Guide

BYO Licensing for Hospitality Venues in New Zealand: Application Guide

Thinking about offering BYO at your restaurant or hospitality venue in New Zealand? Here’s what a byo license can mean, what to check in your lease and

28 September 2026
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Data Retention Policies for New Zealand Healthtech Startups

Data Retention Policies for New Zealand Healthtech Startups

A data retention policy helps New Zealand healthtech startups decide what sensitive information to keep, how long to keep it and when to delete or anonymise records.

28 September 2026
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SaaS Security Terms in New Zealand: Legal Issues for Providers

SaaS Security Terms in New Zealand: Legal Issues for Providers

Security clauses in a SaaS agreement can expose New Zealand providers to major legal risk if the wording does not match their actual systems. This guide

28 September 2026
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IP Assignment Clauses in New Zealand Consulting Agreements

IP Assignment Clauses in New Zealand Consulting Agreements

If your business hires consultants to create code, designs, documents or systems, ownership should never be left to assumption. This guide explains how IP

28 September 2026
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