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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.
Allied Legal’s founder, Rahul Kumar, is a highly experienced corporate lawyer and a specialist in the startup and scaleup space. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by growing businesses, Rahul is passionate about delivering strategic advice that adds value and fosters long-term success. He brings with him a wealth of experience from both national and international firms, making him a trusted advisor to innovative entrepreneurs and scaling ventures.
Ran Zheng is a commercial lawyer at Allied Legal, dedicated to helping startups and SMEs succeed. With a strong background in intellectual property law from a top Australian firm, Ran offers expert advice on IP protection, commercial strategies, company structuring, market entry, and fundraising. Known for being empathetic and relationship-driven, Ran builds close connections with clients to understand and support their unique needs.
Bernard joins Allied Legal as a Commercial Lawyer, bringing extensive experience in business law, corporate law, contract law, and commercial litigation. With a strong focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency law, Bernard is adept at navigating the complex regulatory landscape of emerging technologies, providing strategic advice tailored to innovative businesses. Currently a PhD Candidate in Law, he excels in legal research and writing, ensuring cutting-edge support for clients in the tech and digital asset sectors.
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.
Sheveen is a skilled Digital Strategist with extensive experience on both client and agency sides. At Allied Legal, he leverages his expertise in marketing and operations to drive growth and create new opportunities for startups, innovation-focused ventures, and commercial law. Sheveen’s strategic approach enhances the firm’s ability to deliver innovative solutions and impactful insights to both internal stakeholders and clients.
Rahul has a deep understanding of the legal requirements of SME's and start-ups, and is one of the few law firms I have worked with that truly adopts a relationship based approach. I can strongly recommend Allied Legal.
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.
