At Allied Legal, we understand that small business owners wear many hats—and legal doesn’t always come first. That’s where we come in. Our team provides clear, accessible legal help for small businesses so you can focus on growing your business without legal headaches. Whether you're starting out, hiring your first team member, or dealing with a tricky contract, we offer tailored advice that makes sense for your size, stage, and industry. We work with small businesses across Australia in retail, services, trades, and more. Let’s make legal easy—reach out today.
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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Business Structuring & Set-Up
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Contract Review & Drafting
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Employment Agreements
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Terms & Conditions for Small Businesses
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Commercial Lease Advice
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Intellectual Property Protection
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Business Purchase or Sale Legal Help
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Dispute Resolution for Small Business
Explore Our
Business Set Up
Set your business on a solid legal foundation, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and paving the way for long-term success.
Commercial Law
Navigate complex business transactions confidently, with our specialised commercial law services that mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance.
Consumer Law
Safeguard your business and customers by staying compliant with evolving consumer laws, minimising risks and protecting your reputation.
Contracts & Agreements
Create, review, and enforce contracts that are tailored to your business, ensuring clarity, protection, and legal enforceability.
Data & Privacy
Ensure your business complies with data protection laws, securing sensitive information and maintaining customer trust through robust privacy practices.
Dispute Resolution
Resolve conflicts efficiently and strategically with our dispute resolution services, minimising disruptions and protecting your business interests.
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.
STEP
02
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.
STEP
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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04
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
Senior Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & Enterprises
Rahul Kumar
Senior 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
Senior Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & Enterprises
Tina Garg
Senior 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
Small businesses typically need legal support across areas like contracts, employment law, leasing, business structure, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. Getting the right legal help early helps you avoid costly mistakes, stay compliant with regulations, and grow your business with confidence.
Running a small business in Australia involves navigating laws around consumer rights, employee entitlements, commercial leases, privacy, and tax obligations. Legal help ensures your business meets its responsibilities and protects itself from unnecessary risk or legal action.
You can get tailored legal help for your small business from Allied Legal. We’re a commercial law firm that works with startups, sole traders, partnerships, and growing businesses across Australia. Whether you’re in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth—we’re here to help, wherever you are.
At Allied Legal, our services for small businesses start from $500. We offer fixed-fee packages for common services like setting up a company, reviewing contracts, and registering trademarks. Our transparent pricing model means you get quality legal advice without surprise fees.
Most small businesses will need:
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A business structure (e.g., sole trader, company, partnership)
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Terms and Conditions for customers
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Employment or Contractor Agreements
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Privacy Policy (especially if collecting customer data)
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Commercial Lease Agreement
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Shareholders or Partnership Agreements
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IP protection documents like NDAs or Trademark Applications
These set your business up properly from day one.