Keelin McCarthy has co-written an ILPA article on International Surrogacy with Alexander Finch, Partner at Constantine Law, highlighting stark warnings from the Family Court that it will not continue to patch up the problems created by people who fail to take advice before entering into international surrogacy arrangements.

Recent years have seen a steady rise in UK nationals and residents entering into surrogacy arrangements overseas. However, with no over-arching international agreement to regulate surrogacy or provide a cross-jurisdictional standard, those entering into such arrangements often fail to understand the immigration and nationality law implications for the future child. Continue reading here.