Rahul 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.

Michael is a senior litigation and commercial disputes lawyer with over 18 years’ experience in complex matters across Australia and internationally. Dual-qualified in Australia and South Africa, he has acted in high-stakes disputes involving directors’ duties, negligence, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

With experience in the Federal and Supreme Courts, Michael takes a strategic, commercially minded approach to resolving disputes efficiently through litigation, mediation, or negotiation across industries including healthcare, transport, and technology.

Jean 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.

Sheveen 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.

Nathan is a corporate and commercial lawyer at Allied Legal, bringing a practical and down-to-earth approach to legal problem-solving.

With experience across government and private sectors, he’s advised on everything from tech and privacy matters to large-scale commercial projects.

Nathan has a knack for breaking down complex legal issues and delivering clear, commercially focused advice. He’s also passionate about legal innovation and has led digital transformation initiatives to help legal teams work smarter and faster.

Sam works at Allied Legal with experience across several areas of law. He brings a warm, client-focused, and practical approach to achieving strong outcomes. He also has a background in systems optimisation and enjoys making client onboarding simple and seamless.

Sam is passionate about energy and renewables, particularly where they intersect with startups, technology, project finance, and infrastructure.

He holds a JD and is fluent in Hungarian. Outside of work, Sam plays electric guitar, especially blues, and is an avid snowboarder.

Rolee 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 $13M in grants and private funding, Rolee supports high-growth companies at Allied Legal through strategic insight and stakeholder collaboration.