Yule Guttenbeil

Yule Guttenbeil is a Principal renowned for his extensive expertise in corporate law. With a career spanning over a decade, Yule has adeptly navigated complex legal landscapes across various industries, offering profound insights into mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance matters. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he has earned recognition as a leading attorney in his field, bringing a wealth of knowledge and strategic acumen to each client engagement. Currently, Yule serves as Principal of Attune Legal, where he has been influential in shaping legal strategies since January 2021. Additionally, as the owner of mode.law, he has pioneered an innovative online legal platform that caters specifically to businesses, enhancing their access to streamlined legal services. He holds directorial positions with Good Axe and Libris, where his leadership is instrumental in helping legal practices in Australia and New Zealand modernise their service delivery. His role as Group General Counsel at 8Squad and formerly at Blue NRG underscores his capacity to handle high-stakes contract scenarios with precision. Yule's previous experience as General Counsel at Clearpoint Counsel and consultant roles at General Standards involved managing legal requirements for startups and technology enterprises, focusing on optimal corporate structuring and strategic investment readiness. His early career included roles such as Solicitor at Pearce Webster Dugdales and Brookfields Lawyers, and Legal Counsel at RMIT University, where he specialised in areas like commercial law, intellectual property, and IT law. Yule's diverse background also extends to business consulting, where he provided guidance on business structuring, IP rights management, and risk management. As Operations Manager at Birdwood Trust, he excelled in operational and project management, contract negotiations, and strategic planning. Educated at the University of Otago with a combined LLB and BCom in Law and Management, Yule demonstrated leadership and creative endeavour early on, reflected in his involvement in student societies and publications. His multifaceted experience and robust educational background ensure he offers clients the highest calibre of legal insight and service.