Our history
From humble beginnings in the 1980s, Hawkins has evolved and grown into the leading company for forensic root cause analysis, expert witness services and engineering services to global insurance, legal and commercial sectors.
We are incredibly proud of both our heritage and our dedication to the same core principles, on which we were founded over 40 years ago. This sets our standard as we continue to expand our range of services and expertise to our clients.
1980
R B Hawkins & Associates Limited founded in Cambridge

1986
Manchester Office Opens

1988
Bristol Office Opens

2000
Hawkins becomes employee owned and the London office opens

2003
Birmingham Office Opens

2005
Leeds Office Opens

2006
Reigate Office Opens

2008
Glasgow Office Opens

2014
Dubai Office Opens

2016
Hawkins acquires HFS Asia and the Hong Kong and Singapore offices open

2024
Belfast Office Opens

2024
Dublin Office Opens

2025
Hawkins Acquires cost consultants A Lamb Associates and its subsidiary Morham + Brotchie

2025
Hawkins opens offices in Italy, Abu Dhabi & South Africa

Latest News
Craig Arnold and Adam Barrow are featured in Expert Witness Journal with their article , Fraud or Force: Using Objective Crash Data in Personal Injury Claims
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Hawkins was pleased to present at the IMechE Steam Turbine and Generator User Group 2026, with presentations from Ben Adams and Ben Lister
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Dave is an experienced fire and explosions investigator with over two decades of frontline investigative and operational experience.
Upcoming Events
Hawkins Dublin: CPD Burning Questions & Drinks Reception
Hawkins would like to invite clients & colleagues to our Spring Reception in Dublin, where we will host a panel presentation followed by a networking....
Lithium-Ion Batteries: Chemistries, Failures & Fires
David Reid Rowland explains how lithium ion batteries fail, why their fires are so destructive, and what real world cases reveal about risks and....
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