Alternative families

Our lawyers work with compassion and an engrained understanding of the diversity of modern families. We know how important this is to you.

Whether you are starting a family via surrogacy or adoption, or need transnational guidance, we tailor our advice to your personal circumstance so we can help you to seamlessly achieve and enjoy family life.

How we help
  • We can advise you on all matters in relation to entitlement to British Citizenship
  • We give advice on the nationality of children born under surrogacy arrangements
  • We advise and assist in relation to the immigration implications of international surrogacy
  • We provide expertise in relation to transnational adoption
  • Our team can liaise with expert and trusted family law practitioners in relation to surrogacy and adoption
Meet our team
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