We’re more than lawyers

Jennifer (Jen) started Studio Legal 10 years ago. Her dedication to her craft and hard work has seen Studio Legal become a ‘go to’ firm for creative people and businesses in Australia.

With nearly 20 years’ legal experience as well as being a business owner and creative herself (google Jen Tutty DJ!), Jennifer gets the legal, commercial and creative pressures faced by her clients, and is able to effortlessly solve a myriad of legal problems strategically, effectively and with an empathetic touch.

When she’s not in the office, you will find Jen walking on the beach, doing yoga, drinking wine, or hanging out with her family and close friends. You may also find Jen behind the decks (in a rare set) if you are really lucky!

With a passion for the arts, innovation and expression, Harry practises across general commercial, property and intellectual property law and provides clear, practical advice to clients across a diverse range of the creative industries.

As well as holding a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor (Law), Harry has previously operated his own business. He uses this business experience to understand what makes his clients tick as well as the challenges they face in their industry.

Harry sits as a board member at not-for-profit record label Music in Exile. Outside of work, he will be out watching bands, hanging out with his gal, playing guitar or records, building something or spending time gardening or in nature.

Coordination is Sara’s forte and her verve for administration, innovation and planning in her role as Practice Manager, ensures Studio Legal is a tightly run (and fun!) ship.

With a Bachelor in Business, a Diploma in Interior Design and her interior design side hustle, Sara understands the creative industries from the inside out and uses her business experience and industry knowledge to help improve our clients’ overall customer experience.

After-hours, you will find Sara hanging out at her peninsula home (with her husband, their young two boys and Moritz their Mini Schnauzer), watching independent cinema, enjoying chill video games and on the rare occasion letting loose on a dance floor.

Sebastian is passionate about design and innovation, and practises across commercial and IP law, with an emphasis on contracts for creatives, trade marks, employment law and entertainment law.

Holding a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce, impressive record collection and previous employment as a booking agent, manager and promoter, Sebastian also brings a much-needed level of business nous, street smart and industry knowledge to his work.

Seb's spare time is most commonly spent fantasising about good food and wine, honing his chess skills or fine-tuning Studio Legal's ultimate office playlist to meet his KPI of being our 'resident DJ'.

With a background in fashion and lifestyle journalism and an Arts major in literature, Alyce is drawn to art, literature, journalism, fashion, film and television. Her love of these industries inspires her ambition to work with and alongside them.

When she’s not reading and writing at work, you’ll likely find Alyce reading and writing at home! She also enjoys visiting restaurants and art galleries with friends, battling the waves at the beach and of course, enjoying a delicious cheese board.

Following her Practical Legal Training with the firm, Lucy now works as a solicitor.

Lucy’s passion for the film industry spurred her interest to forge a career in IP and entertainment law. Alongside her Bachelor of Laws (Hon)/ Bachelor of Arts degree, she has extensive experience in both screen production and distribution.

Developing her capabilities in a range of practice areas, Lucy especially loves diving deep into entertainment matters involving IP and disputes.

When Lucy is not waiting for the No. 6 tram, you’ll find her at the cinemas, hosting dinner parties with friends or on a long afternoon stroll with an audio book.

Kate is Studio Legal’s Studio Assistant, assisting our lawyers with any task that may arise. She made the move from New Zealand to Melbourne in January of 2024, boosting the number of Kiwis in the office to 2, alongside Founder and Principal Jen.

After working as a legal secretary in Family Law back home and recently completing studies in Publishing, Kate discovered Studio Legal while on the job hunt and decided she absolutely needed to work here. Alongside her Graduate Diploma in Publishing, Kate also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and New Zealand Sign Language.

Describing one of her passions as “words”, Kate is an avid reader, especially of a lengthy series riddled with romance and complex world-building. She is also a lover of all music, no matter the genre or lyric language, apart from heavy metal which is still a work in progress...

Julian assists Studio Legal clients in commercial dispute and litigation matters including contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, consumer law disputes and employment disputes.

With a level head and passion for the law, Julian prides himself on providing practical, clear and cost-efficient legal services to clients, underpinned by thorough consideration of the law and the client’s objectives and needs both commercially and personally. Julian’s diligence and legal services are highly regarded by both clients and fellow legal practitioners.

When Julian’s not knee deep in case law or being confused with surfers and musicians while traveling the Greek islands, he enjoys watching basketball religiously and reading anthropology novels.

With over a decade of expertise in People & Culture leadership in house, Sabrina’s passion lies in blending strategic vision with practical HR solutions that empower businesses to build high-performing, people-first cultures.

An advocate for mental well-being and employee growth, Sabrina offers a range of specialised services, including HR support, leadership development, employee engagement surveys, and workshops on emotional intelligence and diversity. Her unique blend of tech savvy and psychological insight makes her an invaluable partner for businesses navigating growth and transformation.

When Sabrina isn’t helping clients redefine their people strategies, she’s likely facilitating workshops, at the beach, or reading. Sabrina brings empathy, innovation, and a deep understanding of people to everything she does—qualities that set her apart in the world of HR consulting.

With a background in molecular biology and almost 20 years’ experience protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights and running litigation, Eliza is our in-house patent and trade mark attorney and seasoned litigator.

Eliza has worked in London, Sydney and Melbourne at top tier firms for clients in a broad range of industries and is dedicated to providing her clients with exceptional services.

When not fearlessly protecting her client’s valuable intellectual property rights, you will find Eliza with her family, most likely somewhere beside the sea.

With a love of all things IP and tech, Brodie assists Studio Legal clients across a range of trade mark, technology and advertising matters.

As well as being a registered trade mark attorney, Brodie has also worked as a trade marks examiner and policy officer at IP Australia. This experience has given her valuable insight on how to successfully move her clients’ trade mark applications through to registration, despite various hurdles along the way.

In her spare time, Brodie enjoys cooking, keeping fit, building and design, and spending time with her family and husky ‘Mystik’. You may also find Brodie DJing at some of Melbourne’s best clubs or riding waves at the beach.

Having spent the past 20 years working in hospitality operations and management, Zok enjoys using his well-refined management and ‘ops’ skills to support and strengthen the Studio Legal business and team.

In addition to his work for Studio Legal, Zok works behind the scenes in production in Melbourne's bustling film industry, is an active and leading advocate for the hospitality industry and maintains the position of Secretary on the board of the Chapel Street Precinct Association (CSPA).

When he’s not working, you will find Zok DJ-ing at Melbourne’s best clubs and bars, kicking the footy with his two kids, cooking his family another beautiful meal and trying desperately to get down the coast to go surfing.

Ali is an experienced commercial lawyer specialising in film, TV, media and entertainment law and assists Studio Legal clients in the film & TV industries.

Ali understands the quirks, challenges and opportunities that are unique to the film & TV industries, and has built a reputation for technical excellence, outstanding communication and empathy, and works with clients to maximise the value of their intellectual property.

Maintaining strong ties to the creative community, Ali is also the co-founder of Real Life, a collective that encourages real-life connections to mentor, support and learn. In her spare time, Ali can be found recharging in nature and searching for nice waves to improve her surfing.