How can we help you?

The fertility sector is evolving rapidly, with technological innovation, changing regulatory landscapes, and increasing patient expectations creating complex legal challenges. Our multidisciplinary fertility team brings together specialists in data privacy, commercial contracts, corporate law, clinical negligence, insolvency, construction, procurement and regulatory law to provide comprehensive, sector-specific advice.

We understand the unique pressures facing fertility clinics and service providers—from navigating HFEA regulations and CMA compliance to managing sensitive patient data and adopting AI-driven technologies. We deliver pragmatic, commercially-focused advice at pace to clients including pioneering tech start-ups, established clinics, sperm banks, and pharmaceutical companies serving the sector.

With close links to our international offices and global network, we support multi-jurisdictional operators navigating cross-border regulatory frameworks and complex international arrangements.

Our fertility team comprises experts in data privacy, commercial contracts, corporate law, clinical negligence, insolvency, construction law, procurement law and regulatory law. We regularly provide training and presentations upon topics relevant to the sector including storage limits, usage of AI, privacy and innovation and cross-border gamete transfers.

To discuss how we can support your fertility clinic or business please contact Victoria Robertson.


​Our fertility lawyers have recently advised on: 

  • Acquisitions and disposals of fertility clinics, including due diligence and regulatory approvals
  • Commercial agreements for sperm banks with fertility clinics, donors and recipients
  • Terms of business for pharmaceutical suppliers to the fertility sector
  • Introduction and referral agreements
  • Third-party service provider agreements and satellite clinic arrangements
  • NHS procurement arrangements
  • Software procurement and AI implementation, including data protection impact assessments
  • International transfer of personal data and cross-border data sharing agreements
  • Privacy notices and data processing agreements compliant with UK GDPR
  • Using anonymised patient data for research purposes
  • HFEA regulatory compliance and licensing matters
  • CMA-compliant patient terms, conditions and policies
  • Successfully bringing and defending procurement challenges
  • Responding to requests for medical records and managing disclosure obligations
  • Import regulations for donor eggs and compliance with international treatment arrangements
  • Arrangements with the liquidators of an insolvent clinic
 
  • Consultancy agreements for doctors and specialist staff
  • Embryo and gamete collection arrangements
  • Surrogacy agency agreements and related legal frameworks
  • Construction contracts for new clinic facilities
  • Trade mark registration and intellectual property licensing
  • Brand protection strategies
  • Defending clinical negligence claims
  • Pre-litigation advice and early resolution strategies
  • Risk management programmes and staff training