Education

The education industry is rapidly evolving as the demand for knowledge and skills increases with the expanded use of new technologies. As education institutions expand and bring forward innovative ideas to re-shape the industry, they face more complex legal issues in the areas of joint collaborations, regulatory compliance, online teaching, education funding, talent management and adoption of new technologies.

Our education sector focused lawyers possess extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to areas of law related to this industry. We regularly advise universities, international schools, education groups, and related businesses on a wide range of matters including domestic and cross-border investment, joint ventures, partnership programmes, data protection and human resources management.

Scope of Services

Our services include:

• Establishment of education institutions (including advice on acquisition of property and entering into leases/tenancies/licences)
• Mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures
• Regulatory compliance
• Establishment of joint programmes / collaborations with offshore universities
• Campus master planning and property management
• Labour and employment issues such as staff and student disciplinary
• University governance and administration
• Establishment of scholarships
• Protection of intellectual property rights
• Licensing of copyright materials and copyright exemptions relating to education institutions
• Data privacy, transfer and protection
• Trusts and charities regulation
• Litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution

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