VET & Higher Education
VET & Higher Education.
Australia's leading RTO lawyers, navigating the complexities of the VET and higher education sector since it began.
VET & Higher Education
The RTO sector has unique legal demands. We understand them.
Our RTO legal team is among Australia's leaders in the Higher Education and VET space, having assisted clients in the sale and purchase of hundreds of Registered Training Organisations.
Through our detailed understanding of the highly regulated framework in which RTOs operate, we help you navigate the complexities and challenges involved in these processes - from ASQA compliance to complex AAT appeals, acquisition structuring, and licence matters.
Whether you're buying, selling, or defending your registration, the same senior lawyer leads your matter from instruction to outcome.
What We Cover
Our RTO and Higher Education services.
Sale and Purchase of RTOs
Structuring and executing RTO acquisitions, with trust and compliance arrangements designed for seamless transfer.
Licence Cancellations
Advocacy and strategic advice when ASQA or TEQSA initiates cancellation proceedings - acting quickly to protect your registration.
AAT and Federal Court Appeals
Representing clients at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Court when regulatory decisions need to be challenged.
ASQA Compliance
Proactive advice on the Standards for RTOs and ASQA audit preparation - compliance before an issue becomes a crisis.
Trust Structure Compliance
Structuring trust arrangements to allow seamless sale of your RTO and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
Enquire Today
Every VET and higher education matter is different. Contact us to discuss your specific situation with a senior lawyer.
Our Approach
How we approach RTO matters.
Step 01
Understand the framework
The VET regulatory framework is complex and frequently updated. We start by mapping your RTO's specific obligations under the current standards and any active ASQA proceedings.
Step 02
Identify your exposure
Whether you're entering a transaction or responding to a compliance action, we assess your risk and strategic position before any advice is given.
Step 03
Navigate clearly
You receive plain-language advice, not regulatory jargon. The path forward is explained so you can make properly informed decisions at every stage.
Step 04
Protect the asset
For most RTO clients, the registration is the asset. Everything we do is directed toward protecting or maximising it - from first instruction to final outcome.
Our People
Specialist VET lawyers. Senior access.
Our RTO expertise is led by partners with hands-on experience across hundreds of VET sector transactions and compliance matters. You'll speak directly with a senior lawyer from your first enquiry.
