Defending your rights, empowering your voice

We are a London-based solicitors firm that provides comprehensive legal solutions for mental health and mental capacity challenges.

Combined Experience
60+ YRS
Legal Aid
Available
Support Team
6
Fast Response
1 HOUR

Experts in Mental Health and Capacity cases

A mental health and mental capacity client

Our clients appreciate our dedicated, personalised approach, which ensures their mental health and capacity legal needs are met with care and expertise.

- Fatima Boujettif, Director

Your needs first

Navigating the complexities of mental health and mental capacity law can feel overwhelming and distressing. At Shield Solicitors, we recognise the unique challenges you face, from securing the right support and care to safeguarding the rights and interests of your loved ones.

Our dedicated team of specialist solicitors provides clear, compassionate, and expert legal guidance, focused on delivering the best possible outcomes. We bring together deep legal expertise and genuine care, actively listening to your concerns and addressing them with the attention they deserve.

  • Tribunal Hearings
  • Treatment Advice
  • Court of Protection
  • Mental Capacity

Trusted legal support

Tailored Approach
At the heart of our services is your well-being and interests. We focus on understanding and catering to your unique needs and circumstances. Our dedicated efforts are geared towards securing the best possible outcomes for you.
Expertise
You have access to our team of dedicated solicitors, each specializing exclusively in Mental Health Law and Mental Capacity Law. Their deep expertise and extensive experience in these areas allow us to provide you with legal solutions that are not only highly specialized but also precisely tailored to meet your unique needs.
Solutions Driven
We empower you by providing clear, understandable knowledge about complex legal matters. Our commitment lies in demystifying these issues for you, ensuring that you are well-informed and can actively participate in making informed decisions.
Protecting your rights
Our firm is deeply committed to advocating for the rights of individuals with mental health conditions and those lacking capacity. We dedicate ourselves to upholding and safeguarding these rights through legal avenues, ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive treatment that is dignified and respectful.

Our services

Legal Aid Services We are committed to ensuring access to justice for everyone. Our legal aid services provide essential support for those who need it most.

Discover how our expert team can assist you with legal aid applications, advice and representation.

Protecting the Rights of Those Without Capacity

We are passionate about representing those without capacity, ensuring their rights are protected and their voices heard. Contact us today to see how we can help

Legal Aid for Those Who Need It Most We provide dedicated legal aid for those who need it most, offering expert assistance and support in navigating complex legal challenges. Reach out today.

Let's work together

Your legal advocate

We provide compassionate and confidential support

  • Mental health law expertise
  • Confidential consultations
  • Tribunal representation
  • Care and treatment disputes

Testimonials

“I am writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for the exceptional legal advice you provided me. I really appreciate it, your professional assistance and representation.”

FI Section 2

“Thank you for your excellent representation of my case.”

AJ Tribunal Hearing

“Thank you for your support and impressive defence strategies.”

AA Hospital visit

“Thank you for your support and representation of my case, your expertise helped me get what I wanted.”

CW Section 3

FAQs

Yes, we can represent you in court. We will discuss this with you and agree a fee with you.
Yes, we are happy to see you at our office. We can also arrange to see you at your home or at a place convenient to you.
If you are unemployed or on a low income you may be entitled to legal aid. If you are not entitled to legal aid we will discuss our fees with you. We will always try to agree a fixed fee with you so that you know exactly how much you will have to pay.
We promise to contact you within 1 hour of your enquiry. We will then arrange a convenient time to meet.
We are a specialist firm of solicitors who are experts in mental health and mental capacity law. We have a wealth of experience in representing clients in the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health), the Court of Protection and the High Court. We are passionate about protecting the rights of individuals with mental health conditions and those who lack capacity. We are committed to upholding and protecting these rights through legal means, ensuring that vulnerable individuals are treated with dignity and respect.