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

Contract Assignment: What It Means for Your Business and How to Do It Properly

Contract assignment can create real risk if you transfer a business agreement without checking consent, liability, and what actually moves. This guide

14 July 2026

Contractor Employment Contracts: How to Engage Contractors in New Zealand

Hiring contractors in New Zealand can be flexible, but only if the agreement matches the real working relationship. This guide explains how contractor

13 July 2026

What Is Senior Debt? Priority, Security and Loan Terms for New Zealand Businesses

Senior debt usually ranks first for repayment, but the real issue for New Zealand businesses is how priority, security, guarantees and default terms work

13 July 2026

What to Include in a Farm Lease Agreement in New Zealand

Creating farm lease agreements in New Zealand requires more than agreeing on rent and term. This guide explains what a farm lease should include, the

13 July 2026

Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing Rules for New Zealand Employers

Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing can be lawful in New Zealand, but only if the role justifies it and the employer follows a fair, privacy-compliant

13 July 2026

An Employee's Capacity to Bind a Company by Contract (New Zealand)

Employees can sometimes bind a New Zealand company to a contract, even without being a director. This guide explains actual authority, apparent authority

13 July 2026

Hr Management in New Zealand: Hiring, Contracts and Compliance Checklist

Hiring in New Zealand is not just about finding the right person. This guide explains hr management for startups and SMEs, including employment

12 July 2026

Terms of Trade for New Zealand SMEs: Essential Clauses

Terms of trade set the rules for payment, delivery, liability, default, and disputes. This guide explains how New Zealand SMEs can use clear terms of

12 July 2026

Holding Companies in New Zealand: Key Advantages and Legal Considerations

A holding company can help New Zealand businesses separate risk, protect valuable assets and organise ownership across multiple ventures, but the benefits

12 July 2026

When Copyright Protects Designs in New Zealand

Confused about copyrighting designs in New Zealand? Learn when copyright applies, who owns design work, where registered designs and trade marks fit, and

12 July 2026

Supplier Contract Terms for New Zealand Facilities Management Companies

Supplier contracts can expose New Zealand facilities management companies to service failures, pricing disputes and client claims. This guide explains the

12 July 2026