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
- 19.05.2023
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Hawkins is proud to confirm that fire expert Dr Nick Carey was asked to chair the writing group for the now published judicial primer "Fire Investigation - A Primer for Courts."
- 12.05.2023
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Mechanical Engineer James Wade returned to the track this month as the new racing season got underway.
- 28.04.2023
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Hawkins would like to extend a very warm welcome to acoustical consultant Henry Stead, who has recently joined our London Office.
Upcoming Events
International Series – Numerical Analysis in Forensic Geotechnical Investigation
This webinar provides a glimpse of numerical analysis in geotechnical engineering including basic concepts, application to forensic investigations....
International Series – Spontaneous Combustion of Oily Rags
This webinar will explore how improperly disposed/stored oily rags can self-heat and pose a risk of....