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Legal Support on International Higher Education Projects

Many UK higher education institutions are engaging in international projects, including the establishment of overseas campuses, collaborations with overseas education institutions or projects that cater specifically for the needs of international students in the UK.

We have extensive international experience and strong trusted relationships with law firms across the world who have expert knowledge of the education sector. 

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How Can We Help?

We provide advice and support on the full range of international issues including:

  • Overseas campus projects (over 50 in the last 10 years)
  • International franchises and licensing agreements
  • International research collaborations
  • Issues arising from the delivery of study modules overseas
  • International partnership projects and joint ventures
  • International postings, secondments and flying faculties
  • Global intellectual property strategy, including registering, protecting and enforcement of trade marks in other jurisdictions
  • Impact of the Bribery Act
  • Advising foreign education providers on entry routes and foreign investment in the UK higher education market
  • Issues arising from international campus closures and course discontinuation
  • International disputes

For specialist legal advice on international higher education projects, please contact Doug Locke on 0117 314 5602.

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