Dentons advises Reigate Grammar School International Limited

Dentons has advised Reigate Grammar School International Limited on a landmark collaboration with Bright Capital Investment to establish a group of premium British curriculum schools across the UAE.

Reigate Grammar School is a leading independent UK school and its launch in the UAE follows a growing trend for UK school brands to be operated by local and international investment companies and education groups, enhancing the stature of premium UK curriculum schools in the UAE, and aligning with the goals of the UAE Vision National Agenda.

The collaboration is part of Bright Capital Investment’s commitment to becoming one of the largest educational platforms in the UAE and the partnership is set to enhance educational opportunities and foster global learning experiences. The Reigate Grammar Schools in the UAE will be co-educational all-through schools and will follow the National Curriculum of England and Wales.

The Dentons team in the UAE was led by partner Ross Barfoot with support from senior associate Karolina Cotronei. Barfoot, “Dentons is proud to be at the forefront of this landmark collaboration. The synergy between Reigate Grammar School’s educational excellence and heritage and Bright Capital Investment’s strategic vision will have a profound impact on the educational landscape in the UAE and sets a new standard for international educational collaborations.”

Sean Davey, international director of Reigate Grammar School International Limited, stated, “Ross and the team at Dentons are the best in market, and have guided us through the negotiation and finalisation of this exciting collaboration with Bright Capital. They are responsive, commercially astute and know the education sector and the intricacies of these transactions inside and out.”