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
Congratulations to our newly promoted employees Ben Lister, Shimin Zhuang, Yang Dang, Ross Clarke, and Richard Baker.
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Geotechnical Engineer Yvonne Ainsworth chairs a panel discussion on Championing Inclusion in Geotechnics at the WiGeotech afternoon tea.
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Simon brings more than 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering and power generation, as well as a wealth of specialist knowledge spanning the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors.
Upcoming Events
Forensic Investigation of Materials & Mechanical Failures in MENA
Mechanical Engineer Dr. Tom Peat presents Hawkins’ forensic capabilities in MENA, focusing on materials and mechanical failures in legal and....
An Introduction to Bridge Forensics
Discover the fundamentals of bridge forensics with Eng Phin, covering PSC bridge systems, common failure modes, and essential investigation....
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