The Surrogacy Landscape Podcast – Episode One, The Law

The Surrogacy Landscape Podcast is a three-part series brought to you by the Family Law team at Boodle Hatfield. The series discusses the legal implications of growing a family via surrogacy, dispels some of the many myths, highlights the experience and looks at where we are now, versus were we may be in 12 months' time.

In Episode One, Family Partner, Harriet Errington is joined by Andrew Coutts – the CEO of the International Fertility Company and Barrister, Andrew Powell from 4PB. Collectively Harriet, Andrew Coutts and Andrew Powell discuss the definition of surrogacy and the science involved. Together they explain the current laws in place in England and Wales and how these differ to those overseas to support both couples and individuals looking to explore and pursue that often long awaited family.

This podcast is intended to provide an overview of the law regarding surrogacy and current developments in this area. It should not be relied on as a substitute for professional advice. If you would like to discuss any of the points raised during the podcast, please do not hesitate to contact Harriet, Andrew Coutts or Andrew Powell using the contact details below.

Speakers:

• Harriet Errington, Family Partner at Boodle Hatfield
  +44 (0) 20 7079 8378
  herrington@boodlehatfield.com
  www.boodlehatfield.com/biog/harriet-errington/
• Andrew Powell, Barrister at 4PB
  www.4pb.com/barrister-profile/andrew-powell/
• Andrew Coutts, CEO of International Fertility Company
  +44 (0) 7794 372351
  andrew@internationalfertilitycompany.com
  www.internationalfertilitycompany.com

Helpful Resources:
Surrogacy – your questions answered.