Alex Solo

Alex Solo

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Biography

Alex is a lawyer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Sprintlaw, an international law/tech firm 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

Does the UK Require Registered Employment Agreements?

Does the UK Require Registered Employment Agreements?

There is no general UK requirement to register a standard employment agreement, but employers still need compliant contracts and proper records. Here is what UK businesses should know.

16 May 2026
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Privacy Notices and Consent Forms for UK Clinical Trial Service Providers

Privacy Notices and Consent Forms for UK Clinical Trial Service Providers

UK clinical trial service providers often need both a clear privacy notice and carefully structured consent wording, but those documents do different

16 May 2026
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Can Directors Be Shareholders?

Can Directors Be Shareholders?

Yes, directors can be shareholders in a UK company, but the two roles are legally different. This guide explains how ownership and management overlap

16 May 2026
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When to Use IP Assignment Clauses in UK Coworking Agreements

When to Use IP Assignment Clauses in UK Coworking Agreements

A broad IP assignment clause can create real problems for UK coworking operators. This guide explains when ownership transfer makes sense, when a licence

16 May 2026
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Website Terms and Privacy for UK Online Pharmacy and Chemist Retailers

Website Terms and Privacy for UK Online Pharmacy and Chemist Retailers

Online pharmacy and chemist websites need tailored website terms and privacy documents that reflect regulated products, consumer law, and the handling of

16 May 2026
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Key Contract Risks for UK Physiotherapy Clinics

Key Contract Risks for UK Physiotherapy Clinics

Physiotherapy clinics often face contract problems around patient terms, self-employed physio arrangements, room hire, referrals, supplier terms and data

16 May 2026
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Lease and Premises Issues for Social Media Agencies in the UK

Lease and Premises Issues for Social Media Agencies in the UK

Taking office or studio space for a social media agency can create long term legal and financial risks if the lease or licence does not match how the

16 May 2026
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Website Terms and Privacy for UK Dental Laboratories

Website Terms and Privacy for UK Dental Laboratories

A UK dental laboratory website needs more than a copied terms page and a generic privacy template. Here is what to check in your website terms, privacy

16 May 2026
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Employment Contracts for UK Cloud Software Businesses: Key Clauses for Employers

Employment Contracts for UK Cloud Software Businesses: Key Clauses for Employers

Hiring in a UK cloud software business moves quickly, but rushed employment contracts can leave serious gaps around code ownership, confidentiality

16 May 2026
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Bonus Plan Rules: Legal Mistakes UK Employers Should Avoid

Bonus Plan Rules: Legal Mistakes UK Employers Should Avoid

Bonus plans often cause disputes when the rules are vague, inconsistent or clash with employment contracts. This guide explains the main legal issues UK

16 May 2026
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Web Design Contracts: Protect Your Digital Business for UK Businesses

Web Design Contracts: Protect Your Digital Business for UK Businesses

Web design contracts can decide who owns your website, what happens if the project slips, and whether support is actually included. This guide explains

16 May 2026
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What Is a Data Room? Secure Document Sharing for Deals and Fundraising

What Is a Data Room? Secure Document Sharing for Deals and Fundraising

A data room is a secure digital space for sharing sensitive business documents during fundraising, due diligence and deals. This guide explains how UK

16 May 2026
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