Solomon Penny

About Solomon

Solomon Penny is a Partner at Muzariri Penny Lawyers and heads the firm’s Commercial and Property + Development practices. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Auckland and is admitted to practice in New Zealand, Victoria (Australia) and the High Court of Australia.

He advises on commercial, corporate, and property matters, with a focus on technology-focused businesses and regulated environments. His practice spans corporate structuring, commercial contracting, property transactions, intellectual property, and advising in the context of complex regulatory frameworks, including consumer law, privacy, and payments.

Solomon routinely acts for SMEs, technology-focused businesses, hospitality groups, high-net-worth individuals, and property developers. His practice is known for commercially grounded advice, clear structuring, and disciplined execution across transactions and ongoing operations. He is regularly engaged by businesses operating SaaS, AI, and other IP-driven models requiring integrated legal and commercial strategy.

A determined and pragmatic advisor, Solomon focuses on delivering practical and commercially sound outcomes for his clients.

Areas of Expertise

Commercial

Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS and product terms and conditions, AI-related arrangements, licensing agreements, joint venture agreements, service agreements, and franchising arrangements. Providing commercially sound, legally principled advice on the Corporations Act, ASIC requirements, the Competition and Consumer Act, and the Privacy Act.

Corporate

Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a variety of corporate and governance documents, including SAFE notes and other equity instruments, shareholder and subscription agreements, share sale and purchase agreements, and other transaction documents.

Property + Development

Acting for developers, investors, and private clients across the full property lifecycle, including acquisitions and disposals, commercial and retail leasing, off-the-plan sales, due diligence, easements and covenants, and the structuring of joint ventures and development agreements. Coordinating commercial, finance, and security matters in parallel to keep transactions moving.

Notable Experience

• Advising an award-winning AI report-writing assistant for Australian psychologists on contracting, licensing, data and security, AI processing, and compliance with AHPRA and Australian Consumer Law requirements.
• Acting for a leading digital handover platform for builders and homeowners on end-to-end legal support, including corporate structuring, commercial contracting, IP and data frameworks, and compliance with new building legislation and consumer law requirements.
• Acting for a major import and manufacturing business on corporate structuring and property matters.
• Acting for a leading venture studio on general corporate and commercial matters, including investment structuring in Australian AI and technology scale-ups.
• Acting for a leading restaurant group on corporate and operational structuring, including acquisitions and sales.

Common Matters Solomon Can Help With

• Terms and conditions, including SaaS and platform terms
• Establishment and structuring of business vehicles
• Privacy policies and data governance frameworks
• Licensing, franchising, and joint venture agreements
• Partnership, shareholder, and founder agreements
• Leasing, conveyancing, and related property transactions

Previous Experience

Previously, Solomon served as Legal Counsel for a multinational provider of integrated payments and business management software and services. In that role, he advised across all business areas, including:

• Negotiating complex commercial contracts with enterprise customers, government partners, and new market entrants
• Legal and contractual support for product development, payments, sales, and marketing teams
• Managing general corporate and commercial transactions
• Privacy and data risk management
• Advising on statutory, regulatory, and policy developments

Admissions

• Practitioner of the High Court of Australia
• Lawyer and Officer of the Supreme Court of Victoria
• Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

Outside of Practice

Solomon enjoys travelling, exploring new restaurants in Melbourne, and watching films.