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The right firm for your matter — not a directory.

Startup lawyers specialise by matter and stage. Sage matches your brief to vetted, startup-focused firms who do exactly that — so you talk to the right lawyer faster, and only when you choose to.

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Chat with Sage

Five minutes, plain English. What you need, your stage, your state. No forms, no NDAs, no obligation.

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Matched to specialists

Sage routes your brief to vetted, startup-focused firms who work in your area and stage — anonymised at first.

03

Talk to the right firms

Up to three reach out. You choose who to engage. No retainers, no lock-in, no pressure.

// questions

Questions, answered.

Is it really free for founders?

Yes. Telling Sage your matter and getting matched costs nothing. Lawyers in the network pay a small fee only when they accept a qualified brief. You engage and pay the firm you choose directly.

How are the lawyers vetted?

Every firm is verified against the relevant state Law Society / legal practitioner register, holds current practising certificates and PI insurance, and has demonstrated startup and venture experience.

Is this legal advice?

No. StartupLawyer.com.au is a matching service and this site is general information only. The matched startup lawyer — a licensed legal practitioner — provides the actual advice for your situation.

General information, not legal advice. StartupLawyer.com.au is a free matching service, not a law firm. The information on this page explains common startup legal matters in plain English so you can have a better first conversation — it is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. For advice on your specific situation, get matched to a vetted boutique startup lawyer, who is a licensed legal practitioner.

Ready to find your firm?

Five minutes with Sage, free and confidential.