Education


Wynn Williams provides advice to both public and independent schools, across the full range of legal services required.

We have a thorough understanding of the Education Act and other relevant laws; as well as Ministry of Education requirements, Board of Trustees administration, and funding mechanisms.  Our team can offer a cross-disciplinary approach to the varied legal requirements of a modern education provider.

We regularly advise on:
  • property & commercial law
  • Education Act compliance
  • trust law
  • privacy law 
  • public law (internal school rules)
  • collective employment agreements & negotiations
  • Defence and successful advocacy for four female childcare workers acquitted during the Christchurch Civic Crèche case.
  • a significant property disposal for a large education provider, complying with relevant requirements of the Education Act.