Hawkins & Associates
Christabel Evans is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in forensic investigation and engineering. Currently serving as a Forensic Investigator at Hawkins & Associates since March 2018, Christabel has previously worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at CCP Gransden and as a Research Associate at Ulster University. Earlier roles include Materials Engineer at Schrader Electronics and Business Analyst at Efficio. Christabel began a career as an Analyst at CRU. Educationally, Christabel holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Metallurgical Engineering and a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Aerospace Materials, both from Imperial College London.
Hawkins & Associates
Hawkins is a multi-disciplinary forensic practice established in 1980 with offices in the United Kingdom, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. We work primarily with the insurance, loss adjusting, risk management and legal professions providing specialist pre-loss risk assessment, forensic root cause analysis, expert witness services, post-loss remediation and prevention advice. We have a team of over 100 forensic engineers and scientists who can investigate a wide range of losses including fires, explosions, road traffic accidents, personal injuries, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, power generation, marine and contamination issues and many more. We are industry leaders with proven expertise and practical experience, married with a real awareness of our clients’ needs. We offer a rapid response, attending the scene immediately if required. A preliminary report is produced within three days of the scene visit, setting out the most probable cause and a proposed strategy for further investigation. Our reporting is flexible and can be tailored to your needs, depending on the scale and urgency of the investigation. Our services range from a free consultation through to a full investigation where required to formulate a clear and impartial report for the support of legal action.