Early Years Providers
Changing government funding models and evolving regulatory requirements continue to shape the early years sector.
Our expert legal team provides clear, practical guidance to help nurseries and other early years and childcare providers stay compliant, manage risks, and plan for the future with confidence.
Early years and childcare providers operate in a highly regulated sector, balancing safeguarding requirements, staffing challenges, and relationships with parents and local authorities.
With decades of experience, our specialist education lawyers provide clear, practical advice to help nurseries and other childcare providers stay compliant, manage risks, and focus on delivering high-quality early education.
Whether you're buying or selling a nursery, navigating regulatory compliance, managing employment matters, or responding to incidents, our team offers seamless legal support. We work closely with nurseries to meet your needs and resolve complex issues efficiently.
Recognised as a leading law firm in the education sector by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, VWV has also been awarded Top Legal Adviser of the Year for Dealmaking by Education Investor in 2023 and honoured with the Legal Advisors to Education Institutions Award in 2024.
These accolades reflect our market-leading expertise and the trust our clients place in us to deliver effective, results-driven legal solutions.
Our expertise
We provide comprehensive legal support tailored to the needs of early years and childcare providers, covering:
Samantha Chaney offers strength in M&A and corporate financings across a range of sectors, particularly education.
Our work highlights
Sale of a 10-Site nursery chain
We advised a national nursery operator on the sale of a 10-site nursery chain, supporting with due diligence, property transfers, and share sale structuring to ensure a seamless handover for staff and parents.
Due diligence for a nursery investment
We acted as co-counsel on a due diligence project for a large pension fund acquiring an international nursery chain, ensuring regulatory compliance and reviewing parent contracts.
Safeguarding incident
We acted for a large nursery operator following the arrest of a member of staff on suspicion of offences relating to child cruelty and on its subsequent communications with Ofsted and the local authority.
