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 consultancy 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

Latest News
We are delighted to welcome Aaron Edwards, to our expanding London team.
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We are pleased to introduce Civil and Structural Engineer, Simon Bateman, who joins our London office.
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Materials Expert, Dr Eleanor Jay, is featured in January’s issue of the Marine Insurer, where her article 'You Can Leave Your Coat On' explains the science of coating structures, such as a steel bridge, to protect them from corrosion.
Upcoming Events
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: A Forensic Insight
Electrical Engineer, Richard Heath, will discuss the risks of lithium-ion batteries, how fires involving them occur, and the challenges they present....
Illicit Cultivation & Processing of Cannabis
Ian will discuss methods used during the illicit cultivation of cannabis plants and subsequent processing of the crop and how such activities can....