Dawson Cornwell is a leading international family law firm based in London, England. Specialising in family law since 1972 we have experienced partners with over 30 years qualification and a team of young, dedicated lawyers.

We frequently represent intended parents in securing parental orders in the UK following both domestic and specifically international surrogacy.

Carolina Marin Pedreño and Aysel Akhundova are modern family law experts.

Carolina Marin Pedreño is Head of the Children Department; the only firm/department in the country to be awarded the highest ranking as Band 1 by Chambers & Partners for Children: Cross Border Disputes. She is experienced in the law relating to surrogacy (both domestic and international), family formation and assisted reproduction rights.

Aysel Akhundova frequently acts for ‘Intended Parents’ in obtaining Parental Orders in this jurisdiction, following both domestic and international surrogacy and has a growing practice specialising in surrogacy, assisted reproduction and same-sex families.