Caroline Wilden

Called to the Bar in July 2010, Caroline is a non-practising barrister who has cross qualified as a solicitor. Caroline specialises in Wills, Trusts, Elderly Client, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate law. She is a full member of the Society of Trusts & Estate Practitioners (STEP) an internationally recognised professional qualification. Prior to August 2008, when she went to study law, Caroline's career was quite different. She has 16 years commercial business experience and managed multi million pound budgets across various functions including: negotiating, agreeing and drafting contracts for supply of goods, purchase of goods, licensing agreements; sales function and strategy; business development; marketing and retail buying. After graduating in 1991 with a BA (hons) in Business Studies Caroline entered the world of multiple retail initially working at clothing chain Bewise then moving to become a buyer at car accessory giant Halfords in 1992. Caroline moved to Silverstone Circuit in 1999 and was responsible for sales and marketing of all gift experiences, latterly including Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, Snetterton and Cadwell Park. Later Caroline moved away from cars to curtain poles and joined Integra Products supplying retailers including, John Lewis, Wickes, Homebase and B&Q. Firstly she put her creative skills to good use in product development and marketing before moving to become the commercial manager of the blinds manufacturing department and finally National Account Manager for DIY multiples.