Starting a family through donor conception can be tremendously exciting, but it’s a big decision that could have far-reaching implications for both the parent(s) and the child. Donor conception is a particularly complex area of family law so it’s important to get specialist advice before getting too far down the line.
If you live with your partner but are not married or in a civil partnership, our specialist cohabitation solicitors can advise you on reaching a formal agreement that sets out your shared and personal assets and responsibilities, giving you both a greater sense of security.
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Choosing to use a surrogate or to be a surrogate, is a decision that’s both exciting and legally complex. When considering or entering into a surrogacy arrangement, it’s important to understand that UK surrogacy law automatically recognises the person who gives birth (the surrogate) as the legal parent and they will be named on the birth certificate.
Family law cases with an international element are often complicated at the best of times, and Brexit has only sought to cause further problems and uncertainly for international families.
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The more senior your role, the more complex your employment terms and the higher the stakes when something goes wrong. Whether you’re reviewing a new employment contract, negotiating a severance package or facing a workplace dispute – clear, expert and timely legal advice is essential.
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Epping Forest case: Planning law, Use Class, injunctions and migrant hotels
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Planning and the environment
The recent legal battle between Epping Forest District Council (“the Council”) and the Home Office over the use of the Bell Hotel in Essex has spotlighted a critical intersection of planning law, asylum policy, and local governance.
Written by
Michelle Spark
and
Louise Clifton
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The Supreme Court handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Standish v Standish concerning when non-matrimonial property can become “matrimonialised” in the context of divorce.
Written by
Adam Maguire
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