Introduction to Surrogacy: A Podcast

In this episode of the FLiP podcast we discuss surrogacy. The podcast covers a wide range of issues, and includes an examination of the existing surrogacy laws in England & Wales (as at October 2021) as well as a discussion of areas which are ripe for reform.

FLiP Associate Kara Swift leads the discussion with family law barrister Andrew Powell of 4 Paper Buildings.

Kara Swift advises on all aspects of private family law, supporting a wide range of clients following separation to resolve matters relating to children and financial matters with diligence and care. Kara was named Family Law Young Solicitor of the Year 2019 in the prestigious LexisNexis Family Law Awards. The award recognises a solicitor with under 5 years post qualification experience who has made an outstanding contribution in family law.

Andrew Powell is a barrister at 4 Paper Buildings who is widely recognised for his expertise in cases concerning children. Andrew’s practice includes child abduction cases and he has a particular expertise in surrogacy issues. As well as surrogacy law, Andrew’s practice focuses on parental disputes concerning arrangements for children after separation, international children law, and applications to relocate children to another country.