Connie Atkinson

Partner and mediator at Kingsley Napley LLP with expertise in all areas of family law and international surrogacy. She/Her

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

I’m watching the #Paralympics with my son who asked if it was called the Power Olympics, which I thought was rather wonderful. 💪 🥇

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

Thank you to @AnnmarieCarvy for your personal and insightful thoughts when contributing to this article.

Also posted on Today’s Family Lawyer https://t.co/Aaf4q3CNKJ

#ivf #relationships #fertility #nationalfertilityawarenessweek

[Kingsley Napley Family @KNFamilyTeam]

It's National Fertility Awareness Week 2023.

Connie Atkinson writes for WeAreTheCity in an honest discussion about the challenges of 'trying to conceive' from her own experience and supporting clients.

🔗Read more here: https://t.co/PunGMXd4oD

#Forward4Fertility

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

Prenup podcast! 🎤 Nicholas Bennett of @29BedfordRow and I discuss the procedural aspects of prenuptial agreements and the court’s treatment of them on @ResFamilyLaw Talking Family Law podcast. 👇🏻

[Resolution @ResFamilyLaw]

🎧 The latest episode of Talking Family Law is out now.

🔴 We are joined by pre-nuptial experts, Nicholas Bennett (@29bedfordrow) and @CAtkinsonKN.

🗣️We discuss the 3️⃣ essential points the Court looks for before giving weight to pre-nups.

👂 https://t.co/FkIV0vvJKH

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

@liamhurrenKN @SarahD_KN, Moira Campbell and I had the pleasure of talking to UBS’ UK Family Matters Network last week. We discussed #surrogacy, legal parentage, #donorconception, #adoption and #employment rights for prospective parents. Thank you for having us UBS!

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

Rachel Freeman and I share some thoughts on #nesting arrangements for the Divorce Magazine. A topic that is coming up regularly at the moment. 👇
#FamilyLaw #childrenarrangements

[Kingsley Napley Family @KNFamilyTeam]

@CAtkinsonKN and Rachel Freeman were recently published in @thedivorcemag discussing the concept of 'nesting' - a living arrangement where, on separation, children stay in the family home while parents take it in turns to leave.🏡

https://t.co/qBx2TL9Bkd

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

As National Surrogacy Week comes to an end, Charlotte Stringer and I review the road ahead for surrogacy as a pathway to parenthood. 👇#parentage #surrogacy #modernfamilies #NationalSurrogacyWeek

[Kingsley Napley Family @KNFamilyTeam]

National Surrogacy Week draws to a close

As National Surrogacy Week draws to a close, Connie Atkinson and Charlotte Stringer consider the pathway ahead for surrogacy in the UK.

https://t.co/p9DmGhGxWN

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

I (and other lawyers) touch on the pros and cons of nesting arrangements in the below @telegraph article:

What Justin Trudeau’s divorce tells us about modern parenting https://t.co/7xrWQzkgGL

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

Really helpful blog about the media in the family courtroom by our fabulous @liamhurrenKN

[Kingsley Napley Family @KNFamilyTeam]

Knock knock knockin’ on hearing’s door – what happens when the press come to the family court? 🤳

Read @liamhurrenKN FAQs into the current rules and steps you can take to protect your privacy. https://t.co/Tz65B0LKja

[Kingsley Napley Family @KNFamilyTeam]

What can be disclosed to the police from child proceedings?
@liamhurrenKN & Rebecca Smart's article for @ResFamilyLaw, The Review, explores the challenges of sharing documents across court cases in the recent EBK v DLO [2023] case.
Read more: https://t.co/bT2B5fqoJD

[Kingsley Napley Family @KNFamilyTeam]

🔍 Court of Appeal delivers judgment in Re S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction) [2023] EWCA Civ 897. Kingsley Napley represented the respondent pro bono. #LegalNews #CourtJudgment #FamilyLaw
@liamhurrenKN @CAtkinsonKN
🔗 More details: https://t.co/bbGZIn0Tzr

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

@KatieNewburyKN and I are looking forward to joining My Surrogacy Journey tonight on instagram live to discuss modern families, surrogacy, law reform and workplace support. #ivf #modernfamilies #surrogacy #Immigration

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

What a pleasure to contribute to My Surrogacy Journey's recent magazine for Pride month, discussing allyship. #lgbtqia #pride2023 #lawyers

[Kingsley Napley Family @KNFamilyTeam]

What is allyship and how can law firms help LGBTQIA people? 🌈
@CAtkinsonKN writes for My Surrogacy Journey where she emphasises the importance of allyship and offers insights into how legal professionals can advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights.
🔗 https://t.co/p8ehOVzyV1

[Jon Armstrong @JonArmstrongLaw]

Government’s plan to make mediation compulsory is rejected by mediators and family lawyers. https://t.co/8Uy5Xphu2G

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

I’m really looking forward to chairing this event with @KNFamilyTeam @1kbwChambers @Buzzacott on Monday. 👇🏻

[ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce @hnwdivorce]

Our virtual event, Non-Matrimonial Property in Divorce Proceedings, is taking place on 3rd July, 2023 at 12:00-1:00pm!

Let's dive into the world of non-matrimonial property and explore the intricacies of its treatment in divorce cases.

Attend for free: https://t.co/sCcmNIga0z

[PET @PET_BioNews]

Save the date - it’s the PET Annual Conference
First in-person only event for several years, this promises to be an outstanding event. More details soon.

#embryologist #surrogacy #surrogacylaw #donorconception #fertility #fertilitylaw #fertilitylawyers #fertilitylawgroup

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

This is a fantastic resource for anyone doing Schedule 1 work.

And very worthy charities like @NACCCofficial supported too.

#chlidren #schedule1 #hnw #childrenact

[Kingsley Napley Family @KNFamilyTeam]

New book release 📖 Schedule 1 to the Children Act

Authors Charlotte Bradley and James Pirrie, Family Law in Partnership have published the 3rd edition of this popular book, which provides a guide to the current law and practice for both practitioners and litigants.

[Kingsley Napley LLP @kingsleynapley]

US Persons living in the UK face a unique tax challenge when selling their family home.

Laura Harper examines the challenges and potential solutions in our latest blog.

https://t.co/gjrXPJwewZ

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

@DivorceLawUK @Penningtonslaw Congratulations Amy!

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

The Law Commission’s recommendations have now been published. These provide for a new surrogacy pathway, regulated surrogacy organisations and a surrogacy register. Many other welcome changes but we need to keep momentum.

[Law Commission @Law_Commission]

NEW: The Law Commission of England and Wales and @ScotLawCom have today published recommendations for reform to #surrogacy laws.

Our reforms ensure that surrogacy agreements are well-regulated, offering more support and security.

📕 Read more here: https://t.co/uVV7RaFaNx

[Connie Atkinson @CAtkinsonKN]

The @KNFamilyTeam acted for the father in this case with Sophie Connors of @4PBFamilyLaw and @chartley11 of @1kbwChambers. The parents arbitrated and the mother challenged the decision. GvG followed and the arbitration was upheld.

[Family Law News @familylaw]

SW v IB [2023] EWFC 42 (01 March 2023):
Application by mother objecting to arbitration determination in relation to child arrangements dispute. Determination upheld and order made in its terms. Full report: https://t.co/7LZhsZYeEh