Our articles are written by experts in their field and include barristers, solicitors, judges, mediators, academics and professionals from a range of related disciplines. Family Law provides a platform for debate for all the important topics, from divorce and care proceedings to transparency and access to justice. If you would like to contribute please email emma.reitano@lexisnexis.co.uk.
Spotlight
Children and Same Sex Families
Children and Same Sex Families
Children and Same Sex Families: A Legal Handbook
More info
Mental Capacity
Mental Capacity
Mental Capacity: Law and Practice
More info
Evidence in Family Proceedings
Evidence in Family Proceedings
Evidence in Family Proceedings
More info
View All
A day in the life Of...
Read on

Importance of due diligence: public policy in overseas surrogacy arrangements

© Copyright LexisNexis 2025. All rights reserved.
Date:11 FEB 2025
Third slide
Christie O’Connell, Barrister, 1 Hare Court

Emma Dewhurst, Senior Associate, Hall Brown

Christie O’Connell, Barrister at 1 Hare Court and Emma Dewhurst, Senior Associate at Hall Brown, highlight the public policy considerations in the recent case of Re Z (Foreign Surrogacy) [2024] EWFC 304, which the court had to grapple with. This case provides important clarity for parents wishing to pursue overseas surrogacy arrangements, as well as a cautionary reminder for potential applicants that they should carefully consider the precise logistical arrangements involved in such arrangements, and obtain legal advice from the outset.

The full article has published in the February issue of Family Law.  Find out more or request a free 1-week trial of Family Law journal. Please quote: 100482

Read the full article here.

Copyright © 2025 LexisNexis