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New High Court judgment on how judges should approach international surrogacy
A new case just reported from the High Court (A&B v C&D (2026)) has re-articulated the legal framework judges should apply when hearing parental order applications in international surrogacy cases. NGA Law is delighted to have represented one of the families involved in the case and helped shape this important new judgment.
High Court guidance for parents planning international surrogacy: be warned
Following a number of problematic recent cases, the High Court has set out guidance all parents should follow before entering into a surrogacy arrangement overseas. It was prompted by several problematic cases, the first two involving unethical multi-jurisdictional...
How do I find a UK surrogate and do I need a surrogacy agreement?
Surrogacy is legal in the UK but the law prohibits third parties from matching for profit and stops individuals advertising for surrogates, so finding a surrogate can be challenging.
Natalie warns Jersey family law conference that an ill wind may be blowing for LGBT+ families
Natalie spoke to the Jersey International Child Law Conference on 13 March about the current landscape for LGBT+ family creation.
Natalie and Kelly at the ILPA conference in London
Natalie and Kelly were delighted to attend the ILPA Annual Conference on Family and Immigration Law in London on 11 March 2026.
Comment piece published in Bionews: Why did the High Court strip a transgender father of legal parenthood?
Natalie has written a piece for Bionews on the recent case of FZ v MZ where the rights of a transgender father were not recognised.
Surrogacy for non-biological parents
We hope the law will change to recognise and make space for parents through non-biological surrogacy. In the meantime, we will continue to find creative solutions for parents wherever possible which navigate the law successfully and safely. Surrogacy without a biological connection is legal, and possible, but how you resolve the legal issues needs careful planning given the facts of each particular case and often it is a jigsaw of solutions which all need to be fitted together.
Planning for death when you’re making life – why you should make a will if you’re conceiving through assisted reproduction
There are many examples of problems when a person unexpectedly dies without leaving a Will, and it is always advisable to make a Will as soon as you own any significant assets. However, starting a family should also prompt you to do so, so that you make sure the tiny...
USA surrogacy for British expatriates: Legal advice
We look at the legal and practical realities of surrogacy in the US for British expatriates, and answer the most common FAQs.
Why do I need a will for a surrogacy arrangement?
Putting a will in place is on many of our to-do lists. With busy lives and various responsibilities, making a will usually ends up getting overlooked and becomes as a task we ‘should do’ but just haven’t got round to sorting. It is a good idea for anyone with...
Will my child through surrogacy be born British? And how do I apply for a British Passport?
If you are expecting a child through surrogacy, one of your top questions may be how you get a British passport for your baby, particularly if they are born outside the UK. British nationality can be complicated in surrogacy cases, and what you need to do depends on...
Two High Court decisions on Nigerian surrogacy highlight the perils of anonymous surrogacy
The English High Court has this year made parental orders in favour of two sets of parents from the UK who have had children born through anonymous surrogacy arrangements in Nigeria, both involving the Nigerian fertility clinic LifeLink. In Re H (anonymous surrogacy)...
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