Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Partner for SMEs in Brookvale
CapitaLegal was established in May 2011 as a specialist legal practice serving SMEs, entrepreneurs, and startups in Australia, particularly those engaged in capital raising or financial transactions. Our principal, Sarah Zanon, brings over 25 years of legal and management experience from both Australian and international roles, including general counsel positions in financial services entities. We focus on delivering premium legal advice tailored to businesses involved in capital management, corporate structuring, and transactional work. Our approach prioritizes deep client understanding, commercial outcomes, and clear communication without unnecessary complexity. We specialize in corporate and commercial law, capital raising, funds and finance, and general counsel services.Our experience spans major financing transactions, investment vehicle establishment, acquisitions, and corporate structuring. We hold memberships with the Law Society of NSW and FINSIA, with our principal admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW. Our philosophy centers on client success, professional integrity, and practical legal solutions. We serve clients in the financial services sector and related industries requiring specialized legal support. Our integrated service model combines legal expertise with corporate advisory capabilities to address the unique needs of growing businesses.
Services
Capital Raising
Corporate & Commercial Law
Funds & Finance
General Counsel Services
Business Structures
Acquisitions & Sales
Financial Services Licensing
Legal Due Diligence
Commercial Law
Property Transactions
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of legal and management experience in financial services
- Our commercial approach prioritizes practical business outcomes
- We provide tailored solutions for capital raising and corporate structuring
- Integrated legal and corporate advisory services under one roof
- Client-focused philosophy emphasizing clear communication and success alignment
What people say
Commercial approach
Deep expertise
Personalized service
Practical solutions
Regulatory knowledge
Services
Capital Raising
We provide comprehensive legal support for capital raising activities, including structuring investment vehicles and preparing offer documentation. Our expertise covers compliance requirements and transactional frameworks for SMEs and financial services entities. With extensive experience in financing transactions, we help businesses secure funding while maintaining regulatory compliance and commercial viability.
Corporate & Commercial Law
Our corporate law services encompass business formations, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. We advise on commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. With deep sector knowledge in financial services, we deliver practical solutions for companies navigating complex regulatory environments during growth or transition phases.
General Counsel Services
We offer outsourced general counsel services providing ongoing legal support to businesses. This includes contract negotiation, risk management, and compliance advice tailored to the client's operational needs. Our approach combines in-depth legal expertise with commercial awareness to support informed business decision-making across various industry sectors.
Funds & Finance
Specialized legal services for financial services providers covering licensing, compliance, and fund establishment. We assist with regulatory requirements under Australian financial services laws while supporting transactional needs. Our experience includes advising on managed investment schemes and compliance frameworks for financial institutions and investment vehicles.
Legal Due Diligence
We conduct thorough legal due diligence for business transactions, identifying risks and compliance issues in acquisitions and capital raising activities. Our services include reviewing corporate records, contracts, and regulatory compliance matters. We provide clear assessments to support informed decision-making in complex commercial transactions and investment opportunities.
People
Sarah Zanon
Principal & Founder
Sarah Zanon has over 25 years of legal and management experience in Australian and international financial services. She specializes in capital raising, corporate structuring, and general counsel services. A qualified solicitor with additional finance qualifications, she focuses on delivering commercial legal solutions for growing businesses.
Questions
What areas of law does CapitaLegal specialize in?
We specialize in corporate and commercial law, capital raising, funds and finance, and general counsel services for SMEs and financial services entities.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our principal has over 25 years of experience in legal and management roles within financial services, including general counsel positions and senior management roles in Australia and internationally.
What makes CapitaLegal different from other firms?
We combine deep legal expertise with commercial understanding, focusing on client success through clear communication, tailored solutions, and an outcomes-oriented approach without unnecessary complexity.
Which industries do you serve?
We primarily serve SMEs and startups in the financial services sector, along with businesses requiring specialized corporate legal services across various industries.
How do you handle complex legal matters?
We analyze transactions from all legal angles while delivering commercially appropriate advice that prioritizes client objectives and supports informed business decision-making.
