Australian Legal Guidance for Founders
Supporting startups and businesses across Australia with contracts, company registration, and compliance.
IP Australia Trademark & IP Protection
Securing brand rights with IP Australia trademark filing, patents, and intellectual property protection across Australia.
10+ Years of Business & Legal Experience
Serving Businesses Across All Australian States
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth Focus
1000+ Contracts Drafted & Reviewed
Our Australian Practice Areas
Why Australia-Specific Drafting Matters
Australian law has its own distinct requirements that a generic template will miss. The Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards set minimums that cannot be contracted out of, the Australian Consumer Law governs many commercial dealings, and the Privacy Act regulates personal information. Every Australian document we draft is built on the law that actually governs your business.
We don’t just draft documents. We design structures. We anticipate regulatory exposure, from National Employment Standards and reasonable restraints of trade to the Australian Privacy Principles and ASIC obligations, and align them with how your business actually operates.
Serving founders, investors, and businesses across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
Because building in Australia demands more than paperwork. It demands architecture.
Who We Serve in Australia
Legal counsel for businesses operating in Australia.
From Sydney startups to Melbourne platforms and Brisbane enterprises, find your starting point and the Australian services built around you.
Prakhar Rai | Founder & Attorney
Attorney & Founder
Prakhar Rai
Prakhar Rai founded My Legal Pal after observing that many businesses operating across borders, including those entering Australia, were receiving fragmented or reactive legal advice. With over a decade of experience in corporate advisory, he built a practice focused on structured, commercially grounded legal strategy that aligns with how modern companies actually operate, from Australian company registration to commercial contracts and compliance.
A graduate of La Martiniere College, holding an LL.B and a Master of Business Laws from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, with specialization in Corporate, Banking, Intellectual Property, Finance, and Securities Laws, Prakhar combines strong academic foundations with practical advisory experience.
My Legal Pal delivers disciplined legal architecture for founders, investors, and enterprises navigating Australian expansion, compliance frameworks, intellectual property protection, and complex commercial arrangements. Headquartered in India and advising businesses across Australia and globally.
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Real Stories. Real Success
From startups to established businesses, our clients share how My Legal Pal simplified their legal journey and protected what matters most.
As a startup working with investors across borders, we needed solid contracts that satisfied all parties. My Legal Pal delivered documents that were both internationally compliant and commercially practical.
Our startup collaborated with My Legal Pal for drafting investment agreements. They understood international investor concerns and provided documents that worked seamlessly across jurisdictions.
It was a breeze to work with Prakhar, he was clear, responsive, and was very easy going with any required changes.
Australian Legal Services — Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide legal services across all of Australia?
Yes. We serve businesses across all Australian states and territories, with particular focus on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Every document is drafted to the federal and state law that governs your business.
Can you draft contracts under Australian law?
Yes. We draft NDAs, master service agreements, SaaS agreements, and commercial contracts to Australian law with enforceable terms, accounting for the Australian Consumer Law where it applies. Reviewed by our contract drafting team.
Can you help register a trademark with IP Australia?
Yes. We handle Australian trademark search, IP Australia filing, and adverse-report responses to protect your brand across Australia.
Can you help register a company with ASIC?
Yes. We assist with Australian company registration, shareholders’ agreements, company constitutions, and corporate structuring, including ESOP documents for startups raising investment.
Do you draft Privacy Act-compliant privacy policies?
Yes. We draft privacy policies, terms of service, and data-handling documents compliant with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Are restraints of trade and non-competes enforceable in Australia?
Australian courts enforce restraints of trade only so far as they are reasonable in scope, duration, and geography to protect a legitimate business interest. We draft restraints to be enforceable, alongside compliant terms under the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards.
Are your services available for businesses outside Australia too?
Yes. Alongside Australia, we serve clients in India, the USA, UK, UAE, and Singapore, and handle cross-border and multi-jurisdictional work.