Summary
Yule Guttenbeil is a pioneering legal innovator and principal of Attune Legal, specialising in commercial law with a focus on energy and technology. With over 18 years of experience, he combines deep commercial acumen with cutting-edge technological expertise to deliver exceptional legal services.
Professional Experience
As the founder of mode.law and principal of Attune Legal, Yule has established himself as a leader in complex commercial law. His practice focuses particularly on infrastructure, utilities, and energy law, earning him recognition as a finalist in the 2023 Corporate Counsel Awards. Most recently, he was awarded AI Consultant of the Year - SME at the Australian AI Awards 2024, highlighting his commitment to responsible AI integration in legal practice.
Background
Prior to establishing Attune Legal, Yule worked in the property industry managing commercial and residential portfolios. His legal career began at New Zealand's oldest law firm, where he specialized in commercialising intellectual property for major research universities. After relocating to Melbourne in 2012, he worked briefly at RMIT Training before focusing on the technology start-up sector. In 2018 Yule turned his legal practice, Mode Law into an online platform for self-serve and assisted commercial legal services. In 2021 he launched Attune Legal, as a specialist commercial law firm servicing the energy and technology industries.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Admitted to practice in Victoria, Australia
Recognition
- AI Consultant of the Year - SME, Australian AI Awards 2024
- Finalist, Infrastructure, Utilities, and Energy Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Counsel Awards 2023
Practice Areas
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ASIC
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Shareholder rights
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Limited liability
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Company management
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Company reporting and disclosure obligations
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Company constitution
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Company formation
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Copyright
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Patents
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Trademarks
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Forms of protection
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Privacy Act
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Breach of privacy
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Business contracts
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Client relations
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Legal structures
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Intellectual property
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Employees
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Music Industry Law
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Film,Television and Performing Arts Law
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Technology
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Privacy Policies and Website Terms & Conditions
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Trademarks
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Fundraising
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Company incorporation
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Employees
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Supplier Contracts & Employees
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Tax
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Legal Compliance
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Supplier contracts & commercial arrangements
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Employees and contractors
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Intellectual Property Protection & NDAs
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Founder and Shareholder Agreements
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Legal structures
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Code protection
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Software
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Privacy
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Policies
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Intellectual Property
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Experience
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Attune Legal Pty Ltd
Principal
January, 2021 - Present
Principal
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Mode Law
Owner
November, 2014 - Present
Founder and Owner.
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General Standards
Consultant
December, 2014 - August, 2017
Providing advice and legal services in all aspects of the legal matters faced by early stage start-up businesses.
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RMIT Training
In-house Counsel
August, 2013 - November, 2013
Assistant to General Counsel.
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Brookfields
Solicitor
May, 2007 - February, 2010
Solicitor in the Commercial Law and Property Law teams.
Education
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University of Otago
Bachelor of Commerce
2001 - 2006
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University of Otago
Bachelor of Laws
2001 - 2006
Virtual Practice
Practising Certificate
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Victoria, Australia
18 years held
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Languages
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English
Proficient