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

Commission and Incentive Terms for New Zealand B2B Sales Agencies

Commission and incentive plans for New Zealand B2B sales agencies can cause costly disputes if payment triggers, clawbacks, worker status and termination

15 June 2026

Brand Protection for Product Importers in New Zealand

Importing products into New Zealand under your own label or an overseas brand can expose your business to trade mark, contract and packaging risks. This

15 June 2026

Offline Subscription Terms and Conditions for New Zealand Businesses

Offline subscription terms and conditions need to do more than recycle an online template. This guide explains how New Zealand businesses can document

15 June 2026

Recruitment Agency Terms of Business in New Zealand: What to Check Before Signing

Recruitment agency terms of business can create expensive surprises for New Zealand employers if fee triggers, candidate ownership and rebate rights are

15 June 2026

Voluntary Deregistration in New Zealand: Closing a Company Properly

Thinking about a voluntary de-registration application for your New Zealand company? Learn the legal steps to close a company properly, avoid common

15 June 2026

Occupancy Licences for Shared Space in New Zealand: What Businesses Should Know

An occupancy licence for shared space can be a flexible option for New Zealand businesses, but it often gives fewer rights than a commercial lease. Here

15 June 2026

Legal Risk and Compliance Reviews for Clinic Management Software Businesses

Clinic management software businesses in New Zealand face legal risk around privacy, health data, SaaS contracts, supplier arrangements and marketing

15 June 2026

Website Terms and Privacy Requirements for Clinic Management Software Businesses

Clinic management software websites often collect sensitive information well before a full customer contract is signed. This guide explains the website

15 June 2026

Terms of Trade for Restaurant Groups in New Zealand

Restaurant groups often sign supplier terms that do not reflect their multi-venue structure, ordering process, or risk profile. This guide explains how

15 June 2026

Does a Software Reseller Need a Privacy Policy in New Zealand?

If you resell software in New Zealand, a privacy policy is often needed in practice because your business usually collects personal information through

15 June 2026

Customer Terms for Training Academies in New Zealand

Clear customer terms can help New Zealand training academies manage bookings, refunds, online access, conduct issues, and disputes. This guide explains

15 June 2026

Employee Break Times in New Zealand: Employer Rules and Rostering Risks

Break times are a common pressure point for New Zealand employers. This guide explains how NZ employment law break times rules affect contracts, rosters

15 June 2026

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