We are trusted advisors to independent schools, community groups and associations. Our focus is on legal liability to third parties however we advise more broadly as well.
Examples of our work in this area include:
- Advice on privacy compliance and disclosure of records.
- Advice on governance structures and obligations for independent schools established under early 20th century Church trust property legislation.
- Advice and negotiation of cost-sharing protocols for historical claims that straddle differing periods of ownership or control of an educational institution.
- Conduct of third party claims, including abuse claims, on the direct instructions of schools or community group respondents.
- Advice on compliance matters including under the Education Act 1990 (NSW) and under mandatory reporting legislation
For our capabilities in the higher education space, see our Government and Public Sector page.