Allens becomes first top-tier Aussie firm to launch start-up team

Allens Accelerate has been priced at a level to attract early-stage businesses - despite the fact that large, international firms would usually be seen as being too pricy for debutant entrepreneurs.

05 June 2015

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The unit will provide 'a range of free and cost-effective legal documentation, advice and policy commentary' - including 14 template documents that are available free on the Accelerate website. Lead partner Gavin Smith said: 'We know start-ups want as much certainty as they can get around their cashflow, so we offer fixed prices on services like incorporation and fixed prices on bundles of hours to get your essential legal documents customised.'

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Gavin Smith is a specialist in the tech sector, and used to work at Linklaters and Clifford Chance in London. Specialist start-up offerings have been designed by several law firms in India, the US, UK, Spain and other jurisdictions. Sources: BRW and Allens