Surrogacy Solicitors

Expert Surrogacy Lawyers London

If you have decided to expand your family via surrogacy you will need to talk to a lawyer who specialises in surrogacy law. At Osbornes Law we are experts in domestic and international surrogacy arrangements. Our advice to intended parents includes how to obtain legal rights to the child.

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  • “A family team that is able to offer the highest level of expertise across the family law spectrum from high-net-worth finances through to care proceedings and children matters.”

  • “Osbornes Law have a very broad family practice which does all areas of family law at a high level. They have an excellent practice; they are top quality across the board.”

Leading domestic and international surrogacy lawyers

Surrogacy is increasingly looked to as an option for childless families, including domestic and international surrogacy. The law is complex and can be a minefield without specialist legal advice.

In the case of international surrogacy, immigration law is also critical and it is usually necessary for families embarking on International Surrogacy to obtain or access through us legal advice in the foreign country where they plan the surrogacy to take place. In these cases we work closely with specialist immigration lawyers to assist our clients in obtaining the necessary legal advice abroad.

How our surrogacy lawyers can help

  • We can advise all involved in a proposed surrogacy, either domestic or international including to the proposed parents, the surrogate parent/s, the child and the children’s guardian in parental order or adoption proceedings.
  • We provide advice and representation to proposed parents on the range of options available to them to obtain legal rights in respect of a surrogate child.
  • We represent in parental order or adoption proceedings for all those involved in a surrogacy, including prospective parents, surrogate parent/s, the child or children’s guardian.
  • We provide expert advice to local authorities, foreign lawyers or agencies and to clients living abroad, including on important issues in relation to surrogacy such as domicile.

Before entering into a surrogacy agreement, regardless of whether it is with a friend or family it is always best to seek legal advice in order to be made aware of all the potential risks and to understand the process involved to legalise the surrogacy. Our Surrogacy experts are happy to speak with you for a confidential chat.

Why choose Osbornes Law

The family department at Osbornes Law specialise in surrogacy law. Head of the surrogacy team is Naomi Angell, who has over 45 years of experience in helping people expand their families through adoption and surrogacy. Naomi is recognised as the leading lawyer in the UK advising on surrogacy arrangements. Her expertise in international surrogacy has been singled out in particular. Naomi’s expertise was recognised at the 2020 Law Society Awards where she won the ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award for her contribution to family law policy and her case work.

She is also a recipient of the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Family Law award, at the Family Law Awards 2015. Naomi is also ranked as a ‘Senior Statesperson’ in Chambers UK. This is in recognition to her experience and expertise as a lawyer.
Osbornes is on the legal panel and accredited by My Surrogacy Journey’. This organisation supports intended parents on their surrogacy journey and partners with leading service providers, clinics and agencies. 

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    • "Osbornes offers a unique service of high quality advice and representation across a wide range of areas of law."

      Legal 500 2023

    • "The team are all eminently approachable and down to earth, committed, hardworking and who support their clients in a very effective, pragmatic way."

      Legal 500 2023

    • "Osbornes offers an excellent family law service spanning the wide range of disputes that may arise, in relation both to children and finances."

      Legal 500 2023

    • "A family team that is able to offer the highest level of expertise across the family law spectrum from high-net-worth finances through to care proceedings and children matters."

      Legal 500 2023

    • "It has a strong and experienced team of solicitors who don’t take bad points, work sensibly to get a settlement and who you can always pick up the phone and speak to. They are good lawyers and know the strengths and weaknesses of their clients’ cases. They don’t posture and always pursue their clients cases appropriately. "

      Legal 500 2021

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