Colin Rogerson

Head of Fertility Law

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What can I do for you

Recognised as one of the UK’s leading surrogacy and fertility lawyers, Colin heads the firm’s fertility law team. He is also highly regarded for his specialism in children law and is ranked in Band 1 for Cross Border Children Disputes by the Chambers Guide. He undertakes cases with international dimensions including child abduction, jurisdiction disputes and domestic and international relocations. Colin has litigated at all levels of court including the Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights.

What do others say

"The surrogacy and fertility law guru. His knowledge of this niche area of law is second-to-none and is well known internationally. Judges often turn to him for the answer when it comes to matters related to complex international surrogacy cases." - Legal 500

"What Colin doesn't know about international children law isn't worth knowing." - Chambers & Partners

"Without doubt, London's leading alternative families and surrogacy lawyer." - Legal 500

"Insane technical knowledge...knows what he is talking about!" - Chambers & Partners 

Supporting your ambitions

Colin routinely represents intended parents following international surrogacy arrangements in order to secure legal parentage for their children under UK law. His clients come from a wide range of backgrounds, including professionals, members of the aristocracy, fellow lawyers, celebrities and ultra high net worth individuals.

What else should you know?

Colin is an assisted reproductive technology fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys and a fellow of the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers. He's an executive council member of the American Bar Association Family Law Section Assisted Reproductive Technology Committee, a member of the UK LGBT Family Law Institute and a member of Resolution.

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