<p>The present invention provides a shielding assembly (2) for a connector assembly comprising a connector (1) and a counterpart connector (100). The shielding assembly comprises a shield member (3) having a shield wall (4) and at least one spring element (6) for making electrical contact between the shield wall and the counterpart connector along a first electrical conduction path in the mated situation of the connector and the counterpart connector. The spring element comprises a first portion (9) being configured for making electrical contact with the counterpart connector and a second portion (10) for providing a spring force to the first portion. The spring element is configured for having at least a first position in the unmated situation of the connector and the counterpart connector and a second position in the mated situation of the connector and the counterpart connector, such that in the first position the second portion is arranged at a first separation from the shield wall and in the second position the second portion is arranged at a second separation from the shield wall, wherein the second separation is larger than the first separation.</p>
