Surrogacy in Ukraine – things to consider
Victoria Maxwell of Bishop Sewell, a specialist in international surrogacy, has urged intended parents in the UK to avoid entering into new surrogacy arrangements in Ukraine, Russia’s invasion has had a devastating impact on the country’s commercial surrogacy sector, leaving many couples unable to complete their surrogacy arrangements. In previous years, an estimated 2,000 to […]
Foreign lawyers invited to join Ukrainian Bar Association
In 2022, the Ukrainian Bar Association (UBA) turned 20 years old. In addition to 20 years of history, the UBA boasts 6500+ members, 27 Committees, 23 Regional Units, 550+ events per year, and dozens of legislative amendments and projects annually. Unfortunately, the UBA’s 20th anniversary came accompanied by challenges posed by the war. Membership fees, […]
How to help your Ukrainian counterparts
The ruthless war in Ukraine has left a nation utterly devastated, and the country’s legal sector is no exception. Despite this, information on what the UK legal sector can do to help its counterparts in Ukraine is sparse. Today’s Family Lawyer has set out to shed some light on what can be done to help […]
Resolute and relentless: the lawyers of Ukraine
The legal sector of Ukraine has been thrust into a war-torn whirlwind of an economic climate, bringing with it untold levels of hardship and uncertainty. Yet, in the face of Russian aggression, Ukraine’s lawyers and firms are doing everything they can to uphold their industry – and their nation. After the first month of the […]
Free practice management software available for legal professionals impacted by or providing pro bono aid due to the conflict in Ukraine
At Clio, we stand for a just and equitable world. We extend our support to the people affected by the conflict in Ukraine and are committed to supporting impacted and displaced legal professionals and pro bono lawyers offering aid to Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers. Lawyers and legal service providers play a vital role during […]
SRA updates its guidance on Russia sanctions
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have updated their guidance for firms and solicitors on making sure they are adhering to the Government’s sanctions on Russian nationals and organisations in light of the conflict in Ukraine. Along with the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), the SRA published guidance for firms and solicitors in February to help […]
Russia’s actions “a direct threat to the rule of law” – Law Society
The president of the Law Society, I. Stephanie Boyce, has issued a statement condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, offering the Law Society’s support to its members in the region and describing Russia’s actions as a “direct threat to the rule of law”. Boyce said: “The Law Society stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, the Ukrainian […]
