Higher Education

Practical, partner-led advice for Australia's universities, research institutes and higher education providers, spanning governance, campus development, workplace relations, research commercialisation and regulatory compliance.

Overview

Work with a multidisciplinary team that has delivered for universities for over three decades. Acting for more than 25 universities and on sector-shaping matters, we combine deep sector expertise with pragmatic, integrated support across the full spectrum of legal needs, including employment and industrial relations, complex commercial and corporate transactions, IP/IT and data, property and projects, governance and administrative law, regulatory (including TEQSA/ASQA and ESOS), disputes, and finance.

Our higher education experts understand the cultural nuances, dense regulation, complex research environments and high-visibility governance settings in which universities operate. That understanding spans how current issues intersect, from employment and privacy risks to TEQSA/ATEC reforms, research commercialisation and major campus developments, enabling us to bring an integrated perspective that reflects how a contemporary university functions.

What sets us apart is sector immersion, practical judgement and delivery. We translate complexity into clear, actionable steps, leverage strong regulator relationships, and partner closely with in-house teams through training, plain-English guidance and value-add programmes — helping institutions anticipate risk, protect reputation and accelerate decisions.

Resources

Explore our experts' latest thinking on the issues and matters shaping the higher education sector below:

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