Family/Children Law: Cross-Border Disputes | UK

Dawson Cornwell is a preeminent firm for international disputes concerning children, including leave to remove and international abduction cases relating to jurisdictions around the world. The team also has expertise in cross-border matters relating to surrogacy and adoption agreements.

The team at Freemans Solicitors has notable strength in handling international disputes concerning children. Areas of expertise for the firm include wardships, relocation, international abduction and cross-border enforcement of child arrangements orders.

The team at Goodman Ray advises on the full range of children law with notable focus on cross-border disputes. The firm has particular experience in advising on Hague Convention proceedings and also advises on public care matters that have an international element.

The International Family Law Group houses a well-regarded team which provides counsel to clients facing a full range of complex international private and public children law matters. It is routinely called upon to provide counsel on relocation, wardship, child abduction, both Hague and non-Hague Convention proceedings, and surrogacy. The firm's clients include parents, guardians and children, and its cases involve allegations of abuse and neglect.

The team at Bindmans advises on complex international children law matters, including abduction to Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention jurisdictions. The firm has notable expertise in cases involving immigration issues and trafficking or abuse concerns. It also has strong knowledge of the law pertaining to international adoption and surrogacy.

Russell Cooke handles the full spectrum of children law work, acting for parents, children and guardians. The firm's work includes high-conflict cases involving injunctive orders and sensitive issues around mental health and abuse allegations. The team is experienced handling a wide range of international matters, including abduction cases and arrangements regarding adoption and surrogacy.