Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Education

Partner & Head of Education

Smita leads the team that works to shape the universities and colleges of the future by providing strategic advice and sector specific insight across all their legal needs.

Smita is a recognised leader in her field, specialising in constitutional, governance and regulatory advice which helps educational institutions thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. She has helped institutions to innovate and develop, to widen their reach, build institutional resilience, and deliver the best outcomes for students and other stakeholders.

"It’s a joy to work in a firm committed to making a positive difference to a sector that is vital to the nation and with so many different universities and colleges."

Smita is a member of the Higher Education Commission.