Hawkins & Associates
Paul Moody has extensive experience in metallurgy, holding various positions since 1995. Currently an Associate at Hawkins & Associates since July 2017, Paul provides forensic service support and root cause analysis to insurers and solicitors, focusing on investigating material component failures. Previously, Paul worked as a Metallurgist at Doosan Babcock from November 2001 to March 2017, where projects aimed at advancing knowledge of boiler materials. Prior roles include Metallurgist at Ingenco Ltd, where Paul conducted remnant life assessments of boilers, and Quality Manager at Bodycote Materials Testing Ltd, overseeing materials testing for the offshore oil and gas sector. Early career experience includes evaluating weld joint designs at the Defence Research Agency. Paul holds a PhD in Metallurgy and a Bachelor of Engineering 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.