Deepen Your Expertise in International Surrogacy Law
Exclusive Session for Industry Professionals at the Growing Families UK/EU Surrogacy Conference
Session Details
Date & Time:
May 10, 2025 |
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
*Includes full access to the rest of the conference (10:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Venue:
Friends House
*Remote participation available
Address:
173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ
Ticket:
£150
As part of our UK/EU Surrogacy Conference in London, we are introducing a dedicated session tailored specifically for legal professionals. This exclusive segment is designed to equip lawyers with the latest insights on the evolving global surrogacy landscape, ensuring they can provide informed and ethical guidance to their clients.
Navigating Legal Challenges in Surrogacy
Surrogacy is becoming an increasingly complex area of law, with shifting regulations, ethical dilemmas, and new risks emerging worldwide. Legal professionals play a crucial role in ensuring intended parents navigate these challenges safely and responsibly. This session is designed to provide essential updates and expert insights so you can confidently support your clients in this ever-changing field.
- More intended parents are engaging surrogates in legally complex jurisdictions such as North Cyprus, Georgia, Greece, Albania, and Armenia.
- Unregulated agencies are putting both surrogates and intended parents at risk.
- Surrogacy laws in key destinations are rapidly evolving, requiring legal professionals to stay up to date.
- Many intended parents bypass legal advice, leading to challenges with citizenship, parental rights, and documentation.
Why Join
Understanding the legal landscape of international surrogacy requires a comprehensive approach. This session will provide in-depth knowledge, expert opinions, and real-world case studies to help legal professionals navigate the intricacies of surrogacy law across different jurisdictions.
Stay ahead of legal shifts with up-to-date insights on surrogacy regulations across key jurisdictions
Gain expert perspectives on evolving legal precedents in surrogacy, including jurisdictional conflicts and emerging ethical considerations
Expand your professional network by engaging with other surrogacy professionals
What will be discussed?
An exclusive 90-minute session for industry professionals within the UK/EU Surrogacy & Donor Conception Conference, a full-day event dedicated to advancing knowledge and best practices in international surrogacy. By purchasing a ticket to this exclusive session, you’ll also gain access to the rest of the conference, including panels, workshops, networking opportunities, and free food and drinks.
Key Legal Considerations Across Jurisdictions:
Explore the legal frameworks, birth certificate processes, wait times, and program stability in popular surrogacy destinations, including Africa, Europe, Canada, the US, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina.
Expert Legal Analysis:
Renowned surrogacy lawyer Natalie Gamble will share her expertise on the latest legal and ethical challenges in international surrogacy, helping you navigate complex cases with confidence.
Practical Takeaways:
Learn how to advise clients on critical issues such as:
- Navigating shifting legal frameworks in popular surrogacy destinations.
- Addressing citizenship and birth certificate challenges.
- Identifying stable and ethical surrogacy programs.
Our Speakers
Natalie Gamble
Principal
NGA Law, UK
The UK’s leading fertility lawyer and a pioneer in the field, known for her role in shaping legal recognition for modern families. A passionate advocate for same-sex parents and donor-conceived families, she has received numerous accolades and leads the UK and Ireland LGBT Family Law Institute.
Nino Bogveradze
Surrogacy Lawyer
Kordzadze Law Office, Georgia
Nino is a senior lawyer at Kordzadze Law Office in Tbilisi and Growing Families’ Georgia representative, with over two decades of experience supporting international surrogacy cases. She holds a PhD in the legal regulation of surrogacy and egg donation and lectures at several Georgian universities.
Ana Miramontes
Family Law Attorney
Ancora Abogados, Spain
A family lawyer specializing in adoption, assisted reproduction, and surrogacy, with a focus on the evolving realities of modern family building. Her work is grounded in both legal expertise and a deep commitment to empathy and sensitivity in complex family matters.
Santiago Martinez
Managing Partner
Martínez Guardiola, Colombia
Santiago is the Managing Partner at Martínez Guardiola and Director of the Cigueña Foundation, which recruits and supports surrogates in Colombia. He has over six years’ experience in surrogacy law and holds a degree from Universidad de Los Andes with a minor in Chinese culture and language.
Fabiana Quaini
International Family Law Attorney
Argentina
A member of the LGBT Bar Family Law Institute and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, Fabiana holds law degrees from Argentina and France and has been recognized internationally for her work in cross-border family matters.
Agenda
09:00 AM –
09:05 AM
Welcome
09:05 AM –
09.20 AM
Overview of the Current International Surrogacy Landscape
Regulated & unregulated destinations; hybrid programs
Natalie Gamble, UK
09:20 AM –
09:35 AM
Recent European Legislative Changes
Discusses the latest changes in surrogacy legislation in Ireland, Denmark and Italy as well as their impact on different client types
Sam Everingham, Growing Families
09:35 AM –
09:55 AM
Current Problems in European Surrogacy Programs
What are ‘Travelling’ Surrogates? What are the legal risks and problems inherent in this hybrid model? Who uses them and why? Panelists include a lawyer from Georgia who deals with surrogates and lawyers from the UK and Spain whose intended parents are affected.
Panelists: Nino Bogveradze (Georgia) Ana Miramontes (Spain)
09:55 AM –
10:05 AM
Why is the UNHRC Investigating Surrogacy as Violence Against Women?
Women living in poverty or from minority and marginalised backgrounds account for an overwhelming share of surrogates, highlighting the role played by social and economic power imbalances. The cross-border dimension exacerbates concerns about trafficking and exploitation of women.
10:05 AM –
10:15 AM
Surrogacy Law in Colombia
Why has Surrogacy become so popular in Colombia? What legal protections are in place? How protective is case law in this area? What legal restrictions are in place? Is there a transfer of parentage process?
Santiago Martinez, Bogota
10:05 AM –
10:15 AM
Argentine Authorities Attitudes to Cross-border Surrogacy
In the last three years, surrogacy programs have grown immensely in Argentina, but in late 2024, many rapidly collapsed. Only the intended father can now be recorded on birth certificates, with the surrogate. But Buenos Aires authorities, through the Civil Registry are continuing to make it problematic even for intended fathers to be acknowledged. Why has this occurred and what does it mean for surrogacy in Argentina?
Fabiana Quaini, Buenos Aires