News & insights

The following two cases highlight emerging issues with gas turbines engines and the benefits that could have been achieved through prompt maintenance and resolution.

The field of acoustics and noise has become aware of a different type of injury – one in which the injured party need only be exposed to noise on one occasion and is termed ‘acoustic shock’.

We recently interviewed Philippa to get an insight as to what is needed to be a forensic investigator and what she enjoys most about the role.

When conducting criminal investigations, the chain of custody was very clear on all my cases. In civil accident investigation cases, establishing the provenance was critical.

Simon Batt, one of our Power & Energy experts, has recently undertaken Global Wind Organisation approved working at height training.

Jessica’s article titled: Cargo Liquefaction - Mitigating the Risk, explains the risk and impact of cargo liquefaction, and the legislation in place for storage, loading and transportation of cargo to mitigate these risks.

Senior Associate Austen Smith was recently interviewed by The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UAE (CIArb UAE) and is featured in their branch newsletter.

E-scooters are now a common sight in the UK, particularly around cities and urban areas. A convenient micro-mobility solution, a scourge on the roads, or something in-between – opinions on their place in the transport hierarchy varies.

Hawkins is delighted to announce that Gavin Dunn's article on electric scooters, discussing the risks and the laws surrounding them, will be featured in the FOIL magazine.