Independent legal advice is a legal requirement under the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024. Here are Irish solicitors with expertise in surrogacy and AHR law.
Under the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024, independent legal advice is not optional — it is a legal requirement for both intended parents and surrogates before any arrangement can proceed. Your solicitor will advise you on the surrogacy agreement, AHRRA registration requirements, your rights and obligations, and the parental order process after the birth.
Surrogacy solicitors also handle the post-birth parental order application to the court, which legally transfers parental rights and responsibilities from the surrogate to the intended parents. Choosing a solicitor with direct AHR experience — not just general family law — is strongly recommended given the newness and complexity of the 2024 legislation.
The firms below have published expertise in assisted human reproduction and/or surrogacy law in Ireland. Always contact them directly to confirm their current capacity and fee structure.
Poe Kiely Hogan Lanigan (PKHL) has one of Ireland's longest-established dedicated assisted human reproduction law practices. Their AHR team has advised intended parents and surrogates on domestic and international arrangements for many years, and has been at the forefront of advising on the implications of the 2024 Act since its passage.
Mason Hayes & Curran is one of Ireland's leading full-service law firms, with a family law team that covers assisted human reproduction and the legislative framework introduced by the 2024 Act. Their healthcare and life sciences practice also provides additional depth on the regulatory side of fertility treatment in Ireland.
Beauchamps is a Dublin-headquartered commercial and family law firm with a family law practice covering reproductive rights, AHR matters, and constitutional law. Their team engages with the evolving legal landscape around surrogacy and donor conception in Ireland.
Hayes Solicitors is a Dublin law firm with a family law team handling complex matters including assisted reproduction, parental rights, and related family law proceedings. Their solicitors have experience advising clients on the practical steps required under Ireland's new AHR legislation.
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