Embeth Sadie

Head of Legal

Biography

Embeth is the Head of Legal at Sprintlaw.

An experienced corporate & commercial lawyer, Embeth’s professional interests span corporate law, capital raising, employee share option plans (ESOPs), and intellectual property.

Before her current role at Sprintlaw, Embeth practised at a commercial litigation firm. There, Embeth contributed her skills and knowledge first as a paralegal and then as a lawyer. In 2019, Embeth took on the role of a senior legal consultant at Sprintlaw, a position that paved the way for her to join Sprintlaw’s legal team as a lawyer.

With her deep understanding of commercial law, Embeth excels in pinpointing and addressing the legal needs of businesses. Her extensive expertise benefits the clients of Sprintlaw.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2017), Macquarie University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (2017), Macquarie University

Professional Membership

Admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW

Member of the NSW Law Society

Service Expertise

Business Set Up Commercial Leases Consumer Law Commercial Leases & Contracts Data & Privacy Digital Marketing & Advertising eCommerce Employment Law Franchising Getting Finance Intellectual Property Startups Not-for-Profits & Charities Creative & Entertainment Software & IT Business Sales Regulatory Compliance

Embeth Sadie's
Articles & Guides

Received A Trade Mark Adverse Report From the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand? Here Are Your Options (2026 Updated)

Putting time (and money) into your brand is exciting - until you receive a message from the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) saying your trade mark application has an “adverse...

6 January 2025

Selling Or Purchasing An Online Business? Make Sure You’re Protected (2026 Updated)

Buying or selling an online business can feel like the “smart” shortcut - the brand is already built, the website is live, and the marketing channels are (hopefully) humming along. But because...

6 January 2025

Share Buybacks in NZ: Legal Steps and Risks

When you’re building a company, shares are more than just paperwork - they’re how you capture ownership, control, and value. At some point, you might want (or need) to bring shares back...

6 January 2025

What Is A Marketing Service Agreement? (2026 Updated)

If you’re hiring someone to “do your marketing”, it can feel like you’re buying something a bit intangible. You might be paying for strategy, content, ads, SEO, email campaigns, influencer outreach, or...

6 January 2025

Why Enter Into A Heads Of Agreement? (2026 Updated)

You’ve found the right buyer for your business, a potential investor wants in, or you’re negotiating a new commercial deal that could be a game-changer. Everything feels promising… but you’re not quite...

6 January 2025

Could A Share Buyback Agreement Help Your Business? (2026 Updated)

When you’re running a company, shares aren’t just a “paperwork” thing - they’re how control, value, and future decision-making are divided up. So when a shareholder wants to exit, when you want...

6 January 2025

Setting Up An Incorporated Association (2026 Updated)

Starting a club, community group, or member-based organisation is exciting - you’ve got a mission, people who care, and the energy to make something happen. But once you start handling money, signing...

6 January 2025

Concerned About Competition From A Former Employee, Contractor Or Service Provider? A Non-Compete Agreement May Be The Solution (2026 Updated)

It’s a common (and very reasonable) worry: you invest time and money building up your customer base, refining your systems, and training people to deliver your service… and then someone leaves and...

6 January 2025

Freight Forwarding Agreements And The Import and Export of Goods (2026 Updated)

Importing or exporting goods can be a huge growth lever for a New Zealand business - whether you’re bringing in stock to sell online, shipping manufactured products overseas, or moving parts and...

6 January 2025

What Is A Travel Agency Agreement? (2026 Updated)

Running a travel agency can be exciting - you’re helping people plan honeymoons, family holidays, corporate trips, tours, cruises, and everything in between. But behind every smooth booking is a web of...

5 January 2025

The Buyer Of Your Business No Longer Wants To Buy: What’s Next? (2026 Updated)

It’s a gut-punch scenario: you’ve negotiated a deal, you’ve started planning what life looks like after the sale, and then the buyer tells you they don’t want to go ahead. If you’re...

5 January 2025

Setting Up A Company Limited By Guarantee (2026 Updated)

Not every organisation is built to “make profits for shareholders”. If you’re setting up a charity, community group, industry body, club, or social enterprise, you might be looking for a structure that...

5 January 2025

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