Partner and mediator at Kingsley Napley LLP with expertise in all areas of family law and international surrogacy. She/Her
London, England
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I’m watching the #Paralympics with my son who asked if it was called the Power Olympics, which I thought was rather wonderful. 💪 🥇
Thank you to @AnnmarieCarvy for your personal and insightful thoughts when contributing to this article.
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#ivf #relationships #fertility #nationalfertilityawarenessweek
It's National Fertility Awareness Week 2023.
Connie Atkinson writes for WeAreTheCity in an honest discussion about the challenges of 'trying to conceive' from her own experience and supporting clients.
🔗Read more here: lnkd.in/eEZYDVvb
#Forward4Fertility
Prenup podcast! 🎤 Nicholas Bennett of @29BedfordRow and I discuss the procedural aspects of prenuptial agreements and the court’s treatment of them on @ResFamilyLaw Talking Family Law podcast. 👇🏻
🎧 The latest episode of Talking Family Law is out now.
🔴 We are joined by pre-nuptial experts, Nicholas Bennett (@29bedfordrow) and @CAtkinsonKN.
🗣️We discuss the 3️⃣ essential points the Court looks for before giving weight to pre-nups.
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Rachel Freeman and I share some thoughts on #nesting arrangements for the Divorce Magazine. A topic that is coming up regularly at the moment. 👇
#FamilyLaw #childrenarrangements
@CAtkinsonKN and Rachel Freeman were recently published in @thedivorcemag discussing the concept of 'nesting' - a living arrangement where, on separation, children stay in the family home while parents take it in turns to leave.🏡
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As National Surrogacy Week comes to an end, Charlotte Stringer and I review the road ahead for surrogacy as a pathway to parenthood. 👇#parentage #surrogacy #modernfamilies #NationalSurrogacyWeek
National Surrogacy Week draws to a close
As National Surrogacy Week draws to a close, Connie Atkinson and Charlotte Stringer consider the pathway ahead for surrogacy in the UK.
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I (and other lawyers) touch on the pros and cons of nesting arrangements in the below @telegraph article:
What Justin Trudeau’s divorce tells us about modern parenting telegraph.co.uk/family/life/…
Really helpful blog about the media in the family courtroom by our fabulous @liamhurrenKN
Knock knock knockin’ on hearing’s door – what happens when the press come to the family court? 🤳
Read @liamhurrenKN FAQs into the current rules and steps you can take to protect your privacy. kingsleynapley.co.uk/insight…
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What can be disclosed to the police from child proceedings?
@liamhurrenKN & Rebecca Smart's article for @ResFamilyLaw, The Review, explores the challenges of sharing documents across court cases in the recent EBK v DLO [2023] case.
Read more: lnkd.in/gdntNQZw
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🔍 Court of Appeal delivers judgment in Re S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction) [2023] EWCA Civ 897. Kingsley Napley represented the respondent pro bono. #LegalNews #CourtJudgment #FamilyLaw
@liamhurrenKN @CAtkinsonKN
🔗 More details: lnkd.in/e7aGEC_k
What a pleasure to contribute to My Surrogacy Journey's recent magazine for Pride month, discussing allyship. #lgbtqia #pride2023 #lawyers
What is allyship and how can law firms help LGBTQIA people? 🌈
@CAtkinsonKN writes for My Surrogacy Journey where she emphasises the importance of allyship and offers insights into how legal professionals can advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights.
🔗 lnkd.in/eqVNzXci
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Government’s plan to make mediation compulsory is rejected by mediators and family lawyers. ft.com/content/61d9f7a9-829f…
I’m really looking forward to chairing this event with @KNFamilyTeam @1kbwChambers @Buzzacott on Monday. 👇🏻
Our virtual event, Non-Matrimonial Property in Divorce Proceedings, is taking place on 3rd July, 2023 at 12:00-1:00pm!
Let's dive into the world of non-matrimonial property and explore the intricacies of its treatment in divorce cases.
Attend for free: hubs.la/Q01WnmTY0
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Save the date - it’s the PET Annual Conference
First in-person only event for several years, this promises to be an outstanding event. More details soon.
#embryologist #surrogacy #surrogacylaw #donorconception #fertility #fertilitylaw #fertilitylawyers #fertilitylawgroup
ALT Image: Original work by Ines Chapa-Chorda, Clinical Embryologist and PET Volunteer
This is a fantastic resource for anyone doing Schedule 1 work.
And very worthy charities like @NACCCofficial supported too.
#chlidren #schedule1 #hnw #childrenact
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US Persons living in the UK face a unique tax challenge when selling their family home.
Laura Harper examines the challenges and potential solutions in our latest blog.
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The Law Commission’s recommendations have now been published. These provide for a new surrogacy pathway, regulated surrogacy organisations and a surrogacy register. Many other welcome changes but we need to keep momentum.
NEW: The Law Commission of England and Wales and @ScotLawCom have today published recommendations for reform to #surrogacy laws.
Our reforms ensure that surrogacy agreements are well-regulated, offering more support and security.
📕 Read more here: lawcom.gov.uk/surrogacy-laws…
The @KNFamilyTeam acted for the father in this case with Sophie Connors of @4PBFamilyLaw and @chartley11 of @1kbwChambers. The parents arbitrated and the mother challenged the decision. GvG followed and the arbitration was upheld.
SW v IB [2023] EWFC 42 (01 March 2023):
Application by mother objecting to arbitration determination in relation to child arrangements dispute. Determination upheld and order made in its terms. Full report: bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/HCJ…
What a line up!
We are pleased to share that Helen Morris, Charlotte Bradley and Abby Buckland will be speaking at the ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce event - 'HNW Divorce Next Gen' on 23 March 2023.
Find out more about the event below
thoughtleaders4.com/hnw-divo…
#HNWDivorceNextGen #KingsleyNapley
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Do you think language can impact children’s mental health when their parents separate?
Join the discussion tonight (7 February) at 8pm on @FamilyLawHour when partner Lauren Evans will be exploring why #languagematters with the Family Solutions Group.
On this final day of #mediationweek I explore the use of mediation for modern families. #family #modernfamily #ivf #abetterway #love
Modern science has enabled many people to achieve their dream of having a family. Families now come in lots of different shapes & sizes, having trodden many different paths to parenthood.
Connie Atkinson looks at how mediation can assist modern families.
kingsleynapley.co.uk/insight…