Private Client
Modern Family Creation
September 24th 2026
Virtual Seminar
Modern Family Creation: Donors, Surrogacy and Legal Parenthood
September 24th 2026
2pm - 5pm
Speakers: Amanda Masson
Virtual Seminar
The ways in which families are created are changing rapidly, with more clients turning to donor conception, surrogacy and other routes to parenthood. While these arrangements can be positive and straightforward in many cases, they can also raise complex legal issues — particularly where expectations don’t align with the legal position.
For solicitors, the risk often lies in assuming the law reflects the parties’ intentions. This session looks at how these situations arise in practice and where problems can develop, helping you identify risks early and advise clients with confidence.
Topics covered are as follows:
Amanda Masson is the Head of Family Law at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP. She is an experienced litigator, in both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.