Viridian Lawyers

Viridian Lawyers is a Sydney-based boutique law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services to high-growth businesses, startups, and ambitious founders. Established in 2015 by Richard Prangell, the firm has quickly carved a niche in the dynamic technology sector. Their expertise spans crucial areas such as venture capital, fundraising, corporate structuring, employee share schemes (ESOPs), intellectual property, and employment law, alongside specialised advice in fintech and regulation, data privacy compliance, e-commerce legal support, digital asset law, and general business support services.

The firm distinguishes itself through a practical, business-focused approach that prioritises clear, actionable legal advice over unnecessary complexity. Founder Richard Prangell maintains direct involvement in every client matter, ensuring personalised attention and a deep understanding of each business's unique challenges. This client-centric model extends to their flexible engagement, where they seamlessly integrate with clients' existing operational tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Notion, Google Meet, and Zoom, making legal support an embedded part of the business workflow.

Viridian Lawyers is committed to pricing transparency, with most matters handled on a fixed-fee or capped-fee basis, offering clients cost predictability. Under Richard Prangell's leadership, who brings over 15 years of experience in the field and also teaches at the University of Sydney Law School, the firm has achieved significant milestones. These include successfully assisting Australian companies in raising over $100 million in venture capital, designing and implementing ESOPs for dozens of startups, and registering more than 50 trademarks both domestically and internationally. While primarily based in Australia, the firm's advisory scope extends to international legal considerations, such as guiding startups through aspects of US corporate structuring like the Delaware Flip, reflecting their capacity to support businesses with cross-border operations.