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

What Is 'Permitted Use' in a Commercial Lease?

What Is 'Permitted Use' in a Commercial Lease?

The permitted use clause in a commercial lease sets out what your business can do from the premises. This guide explains how it works in the UK, what to

30 June 2026
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Who Owns Creative Content and Teaching Materials in UK Childcare Centres?

Who Owns Creative Content and Teaching Materials in UK Childcare Centres?

Creative materials in a UK childcare centre are not always owned by the business automatically. This guide explains who owns lesson plans, teaching packs

30 June 2026
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How to Start Selling Homemade Cosmetics in the UK Legally

How to Start Selling Homemade Cosmetics in the UK Legally

Selling homemade cosmetics in the UK means more than making a great product. You need to sort out safety assessments, labels, notifications, consumer

30 June 2026
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Exclusivity Clauses in Contracts for UK Food Importers

Exclusivity Clauses in Contracts for UK Food Importers

Exclusivity clauses can protect UK food importers, but the drafting needs to cover products, territory, supply, compliance and exit rights. This guide

30 June 2026
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Privacy Notices for UK Boutique Hotels

Privacy Notices for UK Boutique Hotels

A privacy notice for a UK boutique hotel needs to do more than cover website bookings. This guide explains what your hotel should include, when privacy

29 June 2026
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Supplier Agreements for Commercial Landlords in the UK

Supplier Agreements for Commercial Landlords in the UK

Commercial landlords often sign supplier contracts for cleaning, maintenance, security and compliance services without fully checking the legal risks

29 June 2026
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Consulting Business Legal Essentials: Contracts, IP & Client Terms for UK Businesses

Consulting Business Legal Essentials: Contracts, IP & Client Terms for UK Businesses

Consulting projects often go wrong because scope, IP ownership and client terms are left vague. This guide covers the consulting business essentials UK

28 June 2026
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Company Secretariat Compliance for UK Startups

Company Secretariat Compliance for UK Startups

Company secretariat compliance helps UK startups keep company records accurate, filings on time, and ownership changes properly documented. This guide

28 June 2026
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Customer Terms for Subscription Box Businesses in the UK

Customer Terms for Subscription Box Businesses in the UK

Clear customer terms help UK subscription box businesses manage renewals, cancellations, refunds, delivery problems and substitutions while staying

28 June 2026
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Legal Issues to Consider in a Company Social Media Policy in the UK

Legal Issues to Consider in a Company Social Media Policy in the UK

Using social media without a clear internal policy can expose UK businesses to employment, privacy, confidentiality and advertising risks. This guide

28 June 2026
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Consumer Law Compliance for UK eCommerce Brands

Consumer Law Compliance for UK eCommerce Brands

Selling online in the UK means more than adding a returns page and standard website terms. This guide explains how ecommerce brands can handle pricing

28 June 2026
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When UK Product Importers Need a Subcontractor Agreement

When UK Product Importers Need a Subcontractor Agreement

If your UK importing business relies on a warehouse, packing company, labelling contractor or fulfilment partner, a subcontractor agreement can be the

28 June 2026
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