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Founded over eight years ago by principal lawyer Rahul Kumar, Allied Legal has grown into a strong team of four specialist commercial lawyers and a marketing and business development specialist. Together, we’ve supported over 2,500 startups and scale-ups across Australia, helping them navigate the complex legal landscape with practical, business-focused advice.
Our services extend beyond startups, catering to small and medium-sized businesses across the country. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, we provide the legal support you need to achieve your goals and drive your venture forward.
At Allied Legal, we pride ourselves on being more than just legal advisors—we’re your partners in growth. With our deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and a commitment to building long-term relationships, we’re dedicated to helping your business thrive at every stage of development.
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.
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.
Kasia 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
