Louise Eady

A recent case has been heard where a surrogate mother was pursuing contact against her child’s same sex parents through the Courts. A surrogacy arrangement was entered into between the intended parents who are both…

The journey of parenthood can be complex and emotional, and for many couples facing fertility challenges, surrogacy offers a beacon of hope. However, when couples choose to use a surrogate from abroad, they often encounter…

January is generally thought of as the busiest month for family lawyers. Often clients have endured Christmas and then make a resolution to seek advice in the new year once the festive season is over….

The recent stories in the media regarding Alex Batty have raised some issues around the legalities of taking children abroad. Most parents share legal rights (called Parental Responsibility) for the children. If there are no…

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the independent regulator of fertility treatment and human embryo research. They regulate all fertility clinics in the UK and make decisions about how clinics operate.  They work…

Female same sex couples having children using fertility treatment historically came across legal hurdles to both parties being recognised as legal parents. Whoever gave birth to the child would be the child’s “legal mother”, but…

National surrogacy week was founded in 2019 and runs from the 1st August – 7th August each year.  National Surrogacy Week’s aim is to raise awareness and educate the public about the surrogacy process. Surrogacy…

We are delighted to announce that with effect from the 1st May 2023, Louise Eady, Senior Associate within our family team has been promoted to Partner. Louise is a valuable member of the team…

When a marriage or civil partnership breaks down, the parties often must work out how to divide their assets between them in a fair way. The foundation of this process is that both parties provide…

The breakdown of a relationship, marriage or civil partnership is often a very emotional and distressing time. Feelings run high and it can be difficult for you to focus on practical issues such as finances…