Meet Natalie Sutherland: UK Modern Family Law Expert Supporting Y factor’s Community

We are excited to introduce Natalie Sutherland, a UK modern family law specialist and new Y factor partner. In the UK, creating a family via a known sperm donor, surrogacy, or co‑parenting often involves navigating a complex legal framework.

Natalie is a Partner at International Family Law Group LLP (IFLG), a firm focused on modern and international family law. She advises on UK and international surrogacy, legal parentage, known donor agreements, platonic co-parenting arrangements, embryo storage, and posthumous conception. Her expertise includes:

• UK and international surrogacy arrangements and legal parenthood

• Known donor agreements and platonic co-parenting contracts

• Embryo storage and posthumous conception guidance

• Family-building support for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and solo parents

• Complex divorce, financial remedies, and cross-border children cases

Before joining IFLG, Natalie spent nearly a decade handling high-net-worth cases at a specialist London firm. She later led a family department with a fertility law focus and established a modern family law department at another firm. Beyond her legal work, Natalie advocates for fertility law reform and workplace support. She co-founded the award-winning In/Fertility in the City initiative, a leading platform raising awareness of infertility in professional life.

Working with Natalie: Legal Advice for Known Sperm Donors and Future Parents in the UK

Many Y factor users explore private or known-donor routes to parenthood outside traditional fertility clinics. While this offers flexibility and autonomy, it also raises important legal questions. Natalie’s guidance focuses on the areas most relevant to future parents and donors in the UK:

For Future Parents Using a Known Donor:

• Understanding who will be the legal parent and who has parental responsibility

• Drafting a clear donor or co-parenting agreement that reflects your intentions

• Navigating UK rules for conception at home or abroad

For Donors on Y factor:

• Knowing when a donor may be legally recognised as a parent

• Creating clear agreements that outline responsibilities and expectations

• Clarifying financial obligations under UK law

Exclusive Offer for Y factor Users in the UK

To protect yourself and the future child, we recommend seeking legal advice before the donation occurs. Natalie offers Y factor users in the UK an exclusive £60 off their first consultation (discounted price £460 £400 + VAT), to make it easier to get legal help and get started on your donation journey. To access this offer:

1. Open Y factor’s app on your phone. If you haven’t created a profile, download the app here.

2. Navigate to Settings > Partners in the bottom menu.

3. Find Natalie Sutherland and click “Request consultation”.

4. Complete the form with your personal details and submit.

Whether you’re connecting with a known donor, exploring co-parenting, or navigating surrogacy, working with a specialist like Natalie provides legal clarity and peace of mind. With her support, you can focus on the family you want to build while staying informed about your rights and responsibilities.