Hawkins & Associates
Nick Wright is a seasoned forensic investigator with extensive experience in forensic support and root cause analysis for insurers and loss adjusters worldwide since January 2013 at Hawkins and Associates Limited. Previously, Nick served as the Head of Forensic Engineering at ERA Technology Ltd, leading a team in providing independent forensic engineering and expert witness services to a diverse range of clients from industrial to legal sectors. Earlier roles include Service Quality Manager at Weston Aerospace, where Nick managed the returns department and implemented corrective actions, and Senior Engineer at Cosworth Racing, focusing on materials and process development for F1 racing engines. Nick’s career began as a Lab Technician at Cookson Technology Centre, where skills in polymer additives and metallurgical failures were developed. Nick holds a PhD in Materials Engineering and a BEng in Materials Science, both from the University of Birmingham.
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.