Vala Setareh

Vala Setareh is the founder of Schiller Legal and a dual-qualified lawyer in both civil and common law jurisdictions, admitted in Germany and Australia. With two decades of experience advising high-growth companies across markets, Vala brings sharp legal insight and commercial clarity to founders, investors and executives navigating complex challenges. Before launching Schiller Legal, Vala worked at mid-tier and top-tier firms including King & Wood Mallesons, where he advised on corporate, commercial, acquisition and finance matters for transactions ranging from two hundred thousand dollars to over 1.2 billion dollars. He has guided clients through capital raising, acquisitions, IP and licensing, privacy compliance, employment structuring, shareholder disputes, and strategic partnerships. As a co-founder of two startups, Vala understands first-hand the founder journey and delivers legal strategy with business priorities. He has served as an advisor to the NSW Startup Hub, regularly