A historic vote was passed on 15 February 2024 legalising same sex marriage and affording parental rights for same-sex couples in Greece including the right to adopt. 

There are many myths and misconceptions about international surrogacy which can make surrogacy abroad feel daunting. To help tackle this, we have set out some of the most common myths and our advice below:

Last week, Resolution continued their annual campaign: ‘Good Divorce Week’ to help people find a better way to divorce and raise awareness of the ongoing family court crisis. For many, divorce is an extremely emotional and worrisome time in which often someone does not know where to start or who to turn to for help.

A landmark Family Court judgment has highlighted the risks involved in international surrogacy arrangements. Granting a parental order in the case of Y & Anor. v V & Ors. [2022] EWFC 120, the judge was critical of the conduct of the intended parents and warned that in similar future cases the outcome might not be so happy.

The unprecedented outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has halted the world as we know it with severe disruption likely to be far reaching and widespread for the uncertain foreseeable future. What effect does this changing society therefore have on your business?

Our leading experts in fertility & surrogacy law help you to get it right, from the beginning. We have over 15 years of legal experience, ensuring clients have smooth journeys to parenthood and frequently guide clients through the most complex domestic and international surrogacy and fertility issues.

We understand that dealing with your family affairs requires more than just sound advice and technical excellence. We invest the time to get to know our clients’ circumstances, needs and preferences to deliver commercially informed and practical results for you.

Brexit has not gone away and it is not at all certain that a deal will be done before the end of the transition period on 31 December. We explain the implications of a no-deal Brexit on commercial contracts and provide practical steps that a business should take to protect from the risks.