2025 marks a year of significant growth and expansion for Hawkins. We opened new offices in Italy, South Africa, and Abu Dhabi, strengthening our ability to serve clients locally and extending our reach across key regions. In addition to geographic growth, we announced the acquisition of A. Lamb Associates (ALA) as well as its subsidiary, Morham + Brotchie Partnership (M+BP).Â
Established in 1996, ALA provides commercial management, expert witness and dispute resolution services to the construction and energy industries, with particular expertise in oil, gas, and water pipeline projects worldwide. The acquisition also brought M+BP, a respected Quantity Surveying practice renowned for its experience with listed historic buildings and complex, high-value projects. This enhances our capabilities and ensures we continue to deliver high quality services across a broader range of disciplines. Â
This year also saw us welcome more than 30 new investigators across multiple locations. These professionals bring specialist knowledge in disciplines such as engineering, fire investigation and road traffic collision investigation. Their expertise strengthens our technical capabilities and ensures we continue delivering exceptional service to our clients worldwide. Â
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our events or tuned into our webinars throughout 2025. We were delighted to meet new and reconnect with existing clients at receptions in Manchester, Belfast, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai. These events provided great opportunities to share insights from our experts, showcase their knowledge with our CPD presentations, and connect with you in person over canapés and drinks. Â
This year, our investigators delivered more than 20 webinars covering topics such as Fire Investigation, Personal Injury, Chemistry & Contamination, and Marine incidents. Your engagement and support have continued to make these events a great success, with up to 700 attendees. Â
As we look ahead, we are excited to continue building on this momentum – Thank you for being part of our journey and we look forward to working with you in 2026.