Education Sector

We advise educational institutions and K-12 operators on the legal aspects of establishing and operating in India, drawing on direct prior experience in the sector. Our counsel covers regulatory compliance, commercial arrangements, and financing all within the specific constraints that apply to educational enterprises.

Legal Assistance on Setting Up Operations Real Estate, Employment & Fundraising

We advise on land acquisition and leasing, employment arrangements, and fundraising for educational institutions seeking to establish or expand operations in India, including compliance with applicable education-specific regulations and investor structuring requirements.

Statutory Approvals and Regulatory Permissions

We advise institutions on the approvals and statutory permissions required to commence and operate educational programmes in India, including those from affiliating bodies and regulators such as the UGC, AICTE, and CBSE, with a focus on managing timelines and compliance risk.

Fund Structuring Brick-and-Mortar, Layered Structures & PE

We advise on the structuring of investment arrangements for educational institutions, including layered holding structures, trust and society arrangements, and private equity raises, with due regard to applicable FDI norms and sector-specific restrictions.

Asset-Light Models, Collaboration Agreements and Commercial Tie-Ups

For clients pursuing asset-light or franchise models, we draft and negotiate collaboration agreements, content licensing arrangements, management service agreements, and commercial tie-ups, with attention to intellectual property ownership, revenue-sharing, and liability allocation.