As a trusted corporate lawyer in Adelaide, Allied Legal supports founders, directors, and corporate boards navigating high-stakes decisions across all stages of the business lifecycle. Whether you're executing a merger, onboarding new shareholders, undergoing a capital raise, or managing regulatory risk, our team brings deep expertise and commercial acumen. We specialise in helping businesses scale while maintaining compliance with the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, and industry-specific frameworks. With a strong understanding of the Adelaide market and Australia's broader corporate environment, we ensure our clients are structured for long-term success.
About
Allied Legal
At Allied Legal, our commercial and startup specialist team is more than just legal experts. We are a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds spanning finance, technology, marketing, and more.
Our collective expertise goes beyond legal counsel; we understand the challenges Australian businesses face because we’ve been there ourselves.
3
.2K+
Founders & Startups Advised
100
M+$
Transactions & Capital Raised
70
+
Years of Combined Legal Expertise
Tailored Solutions to Empower Your Business
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Mergers & Acquisitions (Local and Cross-Border)
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Venture Capital & Private Equity Transactions
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Equity Incentives & Capital Restructuring
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Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
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Complex Shareholder Agreements & Dispute Resolution
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Legal Due Diligence & Transactional Risk Analysis
Explore Our
Venture Capital and Investing
Secure funding and protect your investments with expert legal counsel, guiding you through every stage of venture capital transactions.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure your business adheres to industry regulations, avoiding penalties and maintaining a strong reputation with our compliance services.
International Business
Expand globally with confidence, backed by our specialized legal strategies that address the unique challenges of international business.
Dispute Resolution
Resolve conflicts efficiently and strategically with our dispute resolution services, minimising disruptions and protecting your business interests.
Corporate Law
Secure your business with expert legal advice on corporate matters, ensuring compliance, safeguarding your interests.
Corporate Governance
Strengthen your business’s decision-making processes and ethical practices with our expert corporate governance guidance and support.
Trusted By
The Allied Legal Difference
Industry
Specialisation
Access to the Startup
EcoSystem & Network
Value Based
Pricing
Quick
Turnaround
Personalised &
Bespoke Approach
Fixed
Fee Quotes
Big Firms Expertise
but Small Firm Agility
High Touch and
Consultative
How It Works
Our process is designed to be transparent, with fixed pricing and careful attention to detail, supported by our team of experts.
STEP
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Complimentary Consultation
Enjoy a complimentary 15-minute consultation with our experienced lawyers, who will discuss your legal needs with you.
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Fixed Fee Quote
We will provide you with a fixed fee quote. Once you agree to the quote, you can sign our engagement letter to proceed.
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03
Draft Document Preparation
We will prepare draft documents for your review, allowing you the opportunity to ask questions and request any necessary changes.
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Finalisation and Issuance
Receive your final documents! We will also assist you through the signing process to ensure everything is completed smoothly.
Meet the Team
Rahul Kumar
Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & Enterprises
Rahul Kumar
Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & EnterprisesRahul Kumar is the founder of Allied Legal and a seasoned corporate lawyer with over 19 years of experience advising on complex corporate law matters. A recognised specialist in the startup and scaleup space, Rahul has a deep understanding of the legal and commercial challenges faced by high-growth businesses.
Having worked at both national and international firms, his expertise spans corporate structuring, capital raising, shareholder arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic governance.
Kasia Ubechel
Corporate & Commercial LawyerTechnology & Innovation
Kasia Ubechel
Corporate & Commercial LawyerTechnology & InnovationKasia has a background in Environmental Law assisting large corporate clients navigate their environmental responsibilities whilst ensuring commercial viability.
Transitioning to Commercial Law, she has gained valuable experience working for established tech companies and off the ground startups alike. She tailors her advice to meet the context and to find the best creative solution forward.
Jean Kallmyr
Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & Enterprises
Jean Kallmyr
Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & EnterprisesJean is a seasoned Corporate and Commercial Lawyer with 25+ years’ experience across law and business, including investment management and corporate governance.
With expertise in IP, employment law, and strategic advisory, she helps startups and purpose-driven companies navigate complex legal and commercial challenges. Jean holds a JD, an MBA, and is fluent in Mandarin and Swedish.
Tina Garg
Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & Enterprises
Tina Garg
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer Startups & EnterprisesTina is a seasoned Contract and Commercial Lawyer with over 15 years of experience across both private and public sectors. She has broad and deep expertise in commercial law, procurement, contract drafting, and complex negotiations. Known for her analytical and client-focused approach, Tina delivers practical legal solutions tailored to business needs.
Sheveen Abeyatunge
Marketing & Business DevelopmentOps & Digital Growth Strategist
Sheveen Abeyatunge
Marketing & Business DevelopmentOps & Digital Growth StrategistSheveen is a skilled Digital Strategist with extensive experience on both client and agency sides. At Allied Legal, he leverages his expertise in digital marketing, business development, and operations to drive growth and create new opportunities for startups, innovation-focused ventures, and commercial law.
Sheveen is passionate about all things startups and blockchain, having been raised in and around the ecosystem, which fuels his drive to support emerging businesses and technological advancements.
Rolee Kumar
Head Of GrantsGrant Support & Commercialisation
Rolee Kumar
Head Of GrantsGrant Support & CommercialisationRolee brings over 24 years of experience in research, innovation, and tech commercialisation across health, agriculture, and Deep Tech. She co-founded several ventures, including PYC Therapeutics, which she led from seed funding to a $100M ASX listing.
With a strong track record in securing over $10M in grants and private funding, Rolee supports high-growth companies at Allied Legal through strategic insight and stakeholder collaboration.
Voices of Trust
Allied Legal has been a vital partner in our business journey, offering expert advice and practical support. Their legal education and personalised consultations have greatly contributed to the success of our women founders and overall business growth.
Supporters Of
A corporate lawyer plays a pivotal role in ensuring your capital raise is legally compliant and strategically sound. This includes structuring equity instruments (such as convertible notes or SAFEs), preparing investor-ready documentation (including term sheets and shareholder agreements), navigating ASIC disclosure obligations, and advising on compliance with the Corporations Act and fundraising exemptions. At Allied Legal, we regularly advise Adelaide-based startups and scaleups on multi-stage raises involving VCs, angels, and institutional investors.
Key legal challenges in an M&A deal include due diligence, warranties and indemnities, deal structuring (share vs asset sale), restraints of trade, employee transfers, and tax consequences. A corporate lawyer ensures risks are uncovered and mitigated early, negotiates favourable terms, and ensures compliance with regulatory obligations including FIRB or competition approvals where relevant. At Allied Legal, we guide clients through acquisitions with tailored deal strategy and execution support.
Directors have statutory and fiduciary obligations under the Corporations Act, and breaches can attract civil penalties or personal liability. A corporate lawyer provides advice on managing conflicts of interest, insolvent trading risks, board decision-making processes, and corporate governance frameworks to reduce risk exposure. We help Adelaide directors implement robust procedures and protections, including D&O insurance reviews and board charter development.
Whether you’re preparing for an IPO, reverse takeover, sale, or internal restructuring, a corporate lawyer ensures the transition is tax-effective, legally compliant, and strategically aligned with your goals. This includes reviewing existing corporate structures, advising on group restructures, and preparing for due diligence readiness. At Allied Legal, we work closely with tax advisors and accountants to deliver holistic restructuring plans for growth-stage and mature businesses in Adelaide.