You know that education drives social, cultural and economic advancement around the world. But you’re facing increasing challenges in financing and funding, data privacy, strategic partnering, real estate, tax, labor and employment. You’re also facing a range of intense regulatory pressures, all underpinned by complex business and political issues.

You need to protect, maintain and fund your ongoing operations and organization, while also considering future possibilities for expansion. To realize your plans you need expertise in the public education landscape, and with Dentons you can think about growth, planning for the future and managing day-to-day operations efficiently and economically.

Dentons has a genuine commitment to educational institutions. Our team of professionals has a reputation for proactive representation of schools, colleges and universities, education associations and foundations, and other education-related organizations. We’re also experienced in acting for the public and private sectors. Dentons’ awareness of issues from all sides enables us to identify problems and issues and help you resolve them. Come to us for advice that gives you a deep understanding of the regulatory, political and economic issues central to the business of education.

Look to our lawyers for effective solutions for educational institutions in the public or private sector, including:

• Funding and project financing—including implications of PF2 and capital funding
• Public policy and advocacy
• Education regulation and corporate governance
• Private and independent school audits
• School desegregation
• Civil rights
• Special education
• Education administration
• Funding
• Labor and employment
• Development of charter school infrastructure
• Boards of education and education foundations
• Education regulation
• Real estate and zoning
• Advising governments and local authorities on their real estate portfolios
• Construction, extension and renovation of educational institutions
• Taxes
• Maintenance and facilities maintenance

Insights

The new tort for Serious Invasions of Privacy commences soon – but who will use it?

May 29, 2025

Australia: On 10 June 2025, a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy will come into effect under Schedule 2 to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). However, the practical utility of this new tort is uncertain due to the high threshold for liability, limited suitability for class actions and wide exemptions for journalistic conduct. Nevertheless, the introduction of this new tort is a timely reminder for organisations to review their privacy practices.

Global Ambitions, British Traditions: Legal Essentials for International School Expansion

May 16, 2025

Global: In recent years, a growing number of prestigious British independent schools have looked beyond the UK’s borders, capitalising on their heritage, reputation for academic excellence, and global brand appeal. As international demand for a “British education” continues to rise, opportunities for expansion have never been more compelling – or complex.

Australia expected to regulate dark patterns and other unfair trading practices in 2025

January 13, 2025

Australia: Late in 2024, Australia’s Commonwealth Government sought feedback on proposals to prohibit unfair trading practices.  Being targeted are certain practices relating to subscriptions, or drip pricing, dynamic pricing, requiring online accounts (instead of guest checkouts for online transactions), erecting barriers to accessing customer support and other types of practices known as “dark patterns”.  Reforms are expected in 2025 – and they will be impact most businesses – especially online businesses carrying on business in Australia who transact with consumers or small businesses. 

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Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises Reigate Grammar School International Limited on a landmark collaboration with Bright Capital Investment

May 28, 2024

Dentons has advised Reigate Grammar School International Limited on a landmark collaboration with Bright Capital Investment to establish a group of premium British curriculum schools across the UAE.

Dentons bolsters its Saudi presence with the arrival of Edward Rose and Guy Danalis

May 3, 2023

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has further expanded its Saudi Arabia practice with the recent hires of Edward Rose and Guy Danalis, from Jones Day, who both join the Firm as senior legal consultants based in Riyadh.

Dentons and Impact Advisory advise on the acquisition of Budapest Metropolitan University, the largest privately-owned university in Hungary

June 7, 2021

Dentons and its joint venture advisory firm – Impact Advisory – advised Central Europe Alfa Asset Management Ltd., and its sole investor Optima Investments Limited, an asset manager owned by the foundation established by the National Bank of Hungary, on the acquisition of Budapest Metropolitan University (METU) from CEE Equity Partners for a cash consideration of US$50 million.

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