Shaun Livingston

Solicitor

SRA ID: 501988

Shaun represents clients with a wide variety of community care needs, including under the Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989 and Mental Health Act 1983. As part of his caseload, Shaun represents children in need and care leavers who require a range of support and disabled adults whose needs have not been met by the public bodies obliged to do so. He takes a particular interest in acting for care leavers who are often left without the necessary support to allow for a successful transition to adulthood, and adults with complex needs for care and support that may require a creative approach from their local authority.. Shaun has successfully challenged local authorities who have failed to provide for the welfare needs of vulnerable migrant families and individuals who are restricted from accessing mainstream public funds. He is experienced in challenging unlawful policies and practices on public law grounds, and bringing human rights claims against public authorities where they have violated his clients’ rights. In January 2022, Shaun was appointed an Accredited Legal Representative by the Law Society, a qualification which allows him to act for incapacitous clients directly in the Court of Protection without a litigation friend. He is also a qualified Legal Aid supervisor in the field of community care.