Caroline Shields

Barrister at Park Square Chambers. Caroline is an experienced practitioner who practices in mental capacity law in both welfare (social and medical) and property and affairs matters. She is a strong advocate who regularly appears in the High Court, Court of Protection, and the Family Court. She has particular experience in dealing with deprivation of liberty matters which involve young people whose needs are considered under the Inherent Jurisdiction and subsequently transferred to the Court of Protection; and matters involving the interplay of issues arising from the applicability of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Care Act 2014.