Naomi Angell tells us about her time at Osbornes Law 2023 is an auspicious year both for me and for the law firm, Osbornes Law, where I have worked for the last 20 years. This year Osbornes is celebrating 50 years since its inception and has grown into a
Mexico is a federated state, which means surrogacy legislation is not a simple issue. However, it is important to know that surrogacy – altruistic or commercial- is not prohibited and can be accessed and used as a way to grow one’s family. Although surrogacy is
Greece, a country previously known for its liberal stance on commercial surrogacy for international clients has sadly been engulfed in a surrogacy scandal. As the story broke, reports suggest an alleged criminal organisation engaged in human trafficking and illegal adoptions, shaking the foundations of the
The first womb transplant has been performed in the UK after more than twenty-five years of research and planning. This is a groundbreaking treatment which will give the life-changing opportunity to women born without a functioning womb to potentially get pregnant and carry a child
Like most reading this article, this week’s news of the final draft bill being received was a huge occasion. Let’s face it, we’ve been waiting long enough. If you have a spare week, we’d urge you to read all the materials now available. Start with
I have always found it difficult to explain what an ally is and why I believe I am one. Some of the definitions I have come across include “unconditional kindness,” “non-judgment,” and “spreading knowledge, awareness, and mutual respect.” However, I feel these qualities should be
The good news is that there is change in the air, but I have my reservations and, in my view, the current NHS approach to equality and diversity when it comes to fertility funding is sadly a tale of the good, the bad and the
1. Fresh eggs have better success rates than frozen eggs A 2020 study which analysed 36,925 IVF cycles found that fresh eggs have better success rates than frozen eggs: fresh eggs had a 47.7% live birth rate, versus 39.6% for frozen eggs. When it comes to embryos,
Are we one step closer to the new surrogacy law in the UK? The much anticipated, five years in the making joint Report of the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission was published in March 2023. This has been dubbed
Tracey Sainsbury, Fertility Counsellor, Lister Fertility Clinic Navigating the emotional and physical journey of fertility treatment is a significant challenge for individuals and couples alike. This journey to parenthood undoubtedly presents unique challenges to LGBTQ+ employees too. While this journey extends beyond the workplace, employers have
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