About Hawkins
Hawkins was established in Cambridge in 1980 and specialises in forensic root cause analysis, expert witness services and engineering consultancy to the insurance, legal, risk management and commercial sectors.
With a recognised and growing global presence, Hawkins provides worldwide coverage from offices in Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as eight offices in key locations across the UK.
Our Approach
Our team
Our experts have been specially selected and trained for their academic excellence, innovative methods, and enquiring minds. Learn more about our forensic scientists and engineering consultants, by visiting our expert pages.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Hawkins is solely employee-owned, allowing us to deliver exceptional customer service and technical expertise to all our clients. We provide:
- Impartiality
- Independence
- A rapid preliminary response
- Commercial awareness
- Breadth and depth of expertise
- Frequent communication with clients
- Thorough investigations
- Clear, structured final reports
Why Hawkins?
Hawkins is an industry leader with proven expertise and practical experience, married with a real awareness of our clients’ needs.
Rapid Response
- 24/7 availability
- Early site visit
- Prompt reporting
Quality Service
- A specialist team of forensic engineers and scientists
- Proven expertise and practical experience together with a rigorous peer review system
Breadth & Depth
- Over 100 impartial experts across an international network of offices
- Over 50 different areas of specialism
Commercial Awareness
- A range of services to suit your needs
- Combining successful outcomes with cost sensitivity
“Clients come back to Hawkins because of our honesty and integrity. Our subject matter experts have sound technical knowledge and expertise, married with a real commercial awareness of what our clients need. Hawkins provides a rapid response, giving timely, accurate advice and communication of the evidence in a way our clients can act upon.”
Dr Andrew Prickett, Managing Director, Hawkins
Testimonials
“Thank you for your superb effort in this case.”
Rhys Phillips
“Many thanks for turning out today at such short notice and providing the benefit of your expertise and knowledge. It was evident the Client was extremely relieved that this matter was being investigated expeditiously.”
Chaz Winterton
“I just wanted to say thank you for all your help and the information you found was of real insight. Thank you again for all your help.”
Stewart Hargreaves
“I just wanted to say thank you for all of your hard work preparing the Hawkins report. Please pass on my thanks to the rest of the team. We really appreciate the hours you have all put in and I know the client is pleased with your work.”
Philippa Jones
Charity
Every year many Hawkins employees run, cycle, swim, walk, bake and do many other charitable endeavours to support good causes. Please see our latest news stories for regular updates. Hawkins chosen charity for this year is the Anna Freud National Centre for children and families.
Accreditations and Awards
Our ISO 9001 certification covers UK, Dubai & Singapore operations. You can view our certification here.
Memberships and Organisations We Sponsor
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