When we first began seeking legal advice around International Surrogacy, we spoke to a number of legal firms and researched the various family law providers as much as we could.

The day we had our first encounter with Annette Hickey at PKHL was in essence, the day that we as a family decided that we would now be equipped to face that journey together. The entire process of international surrogacy can be unnerving and complex understandably but Annette and her colleague Ger Fahy always made it seem achievable and removed whatever stressors they could from the situation. Annette’s insight, knowledge and overall understanding of our personal circumstances made what could have been a long and arduous process, manageable and straightforward.

Both Annette and Ger were always prompt in their responses to any queries that we had – even outside of hours when our baby was born - and were readily available to meet at times which suited both myself and my husband, something which we greatly appreciated.

The service we received and continue to receive remains highly professional and extremely competent. In an area of evolving legislation, Annette and her team are at all times fully abreast of the legal requirements around surrogacy and the dedication shown by the team to our family’s case far exceeded what we ever expected from a solicitor-client relationship. We always felt that our case was just as important to Annette as it was to us.

The competence and skill which Annette possesses makes her an excellent ambassador for this law firm and indeed an expert in her field of Family Law.

We would not be where we are today as a family had it not been for the expert guidance and support of Annette, Ger and the team at PKHL over the last six years. We will continue to recommend their flawless service to anyone seeking an advocate in this area.

Brian and Kathy Egan Recent Surrogacy Clients

We can’t thank Annette enough for all her hard work and assistance. From the very start Annette made us feel comfortable on our surrogacy journey.

Highly recommend Annette and team to couples starting their journey.

Stephen and Theresa Recent Surrogacy Clients

Our journey through surrogacy was made so much easier thanks to Poe Kiely Hogan Lanigan Solicitors.The first time we met Annette and Ger I felt so much support and understanding that my mind was instantly put at ease. They kept in touch with us through out our pregnancy and were genuinely interested in how we were getting on. Any questions we had were answered and we were steered in the right direction. When they say they will be there for you, they actually mean it. We found this out during a urgent call to Annette at 1am. I felt like I had some one to hold my hand even though we were miles away. From the start of the process to the finishing of it back in court in Ireland they had our backs and that’s all any parents want on such a daunting Journey. The best decision we ever made was to proceed with surrogacy, the second best was working with Annette Ger and all at Poe Kiely Hogan Lanigan Solicitors.

Keith and Cathy Wheatley Recent surrogacy clients and one of the main couples who shared their surrogacy journey on the Virgin Media programme, “You, Me & Surrogacy”.

We only have positive things to say about all the help and assistance you provided us both. From the very start of the process we felt that no question was too small and that we could contact either of you, by phone or email to discuss any small concerns we had.

Before going to Canada, we had a clear plan on how to proceed and in those early hazy days after baby arrived, you were (Ger) on the other end of the phone to guide us through the steps specific to NB Canada.

We can’t thank you both enough. And we’re looking forward to working with you again on baby number 2!!! (hopefully). 

Anonymous, May 2023

Annette, Ger and her team were the calm oasis of advice, encouragement and legal clarity that helped us at every crucial stage, to realise our dream of bringing our precious baby home. The energy, pace and sense of urgency with which Annette drove our case for completion through the courts was breathtaking and we will forever be grateful for her support in safely guiding our family from our dream of becoming parents again to the reality holding baby in our arms. There really are no words to describe the gratitude and reassurance we felt at so many points along the way when dealing with Annette, culminating in our elation this month at having the court order for parentage granted here, less than 6 months after our baby's birth in Ukraine.

I hope that you continue to do what you do Annette for many years to come, as you have so much expertise to offer to prospective intended parents like we were, and so much hunger and determination to move the legislation forward for all the right reasons. Thank you from the bottom our hearts for what you have done for our family, we could not recommend your services any higher than we already do, you have genuinely been our greatest advocate.

Brian and Kathy Egan Recent Surrogacy Clients