Andrew Spearman

Moving to England: Part 2 - Recognition of foreign prenuptial agreements

Moving to England: Part 2 - Recognition of foreign prenuptial agreements

Nuptial agreements can help with the division of assets and income on separation or divorce, and although they have been more commonly been associated with certain jurisdictions like the United States, their popularity is growing globally, including in European countries such as Spain, Italy and Germany. 

Moving to England: Part 1 - navigating European matrimonial property regimes

Moving to England: Part 1 - navigating European matrimonial property regimes

Plotting a course through matrimonial issues and across international borders can be complex at the best of times, especially when dealing with legal systems that differ significantly in their approach. Your ship might cast off in the right direction, but where is the final destination?

Laytons ETL's November Highlights

Laytons ETL's November Highlights

As we head into the hustle and bustle of December, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our firm’s activities and achievements throughout November. It’s been a busy month of knowledge sharing, visits from abroad, and glamorous events!

Proposed New Surrogacy Law: Inheritance, Succession and Guardianship

Proposed New Surrogacy Law:  Inheritance, Succession and Guardianship

While surrogacy law can be criticised for not being fit for purpose, there is at least a solution in place that is cumbersome.  When it comes to the impact of death of one of the parties, while already a traumatic event, a barefaced lacuna in the law causes the problems to go from bad to worse.

Client gratitude: Supporting families through surrogacy

Client gratitude: Supporting families through surrogacy

Reflecting on the UK’s recent National Fertility Awareness week, the team at Laytons would like to raise awareness of the work our Family Law department does to help those dealing with fertility challenges and those who have become parents via alternative routes.