Mental Health Law

We know how stressful mental health law issues can be, not just for individuals, but also for their friends and family. 

We can advise you in an approachable and sympathetic way. We will use clear language in all our dealings with you. We recognise that it may not always be easy or practical to call to our office and we are happy to arrange hospital visits.

When you instruct us you can be confident that your case will be handled by an experienced solicitor, and we will always act in your best interests.

Shea Cullen solicitor is a member of the Mental Health Commission's panel of legal representatives and represents patients in their Mental Health Tribunal Hearings.

We can advise on and represent you in all aspects of mental health and capacity law including:

• Representation at Mental Health Tribunals.
• Advising patients and families in relation to treatment in hospital.
  
• Judicial review of unlawful decisions.
  
• Advising patients and relatives in relation to the provisions of the Mental Health Act.
• Acting in appeals where mental health is an issue.
• Advising patients in relation to capacity issues
  

If you instruct us to act on your behalf before a Mental Health Tribunal, you will be entitled to free representation. In any other matter we will give you a written quotation before we carry out any work on your case.