John Gow
John is a highly experienced Fire Investigator and Marine expert who has provided expert testimony in fatal accident inquiry, criminal and civil court.
Materials Expert Stephen Rowbotham Featured in The Marine Insurer
Stephen Rowbotham, is our latest expert to feature in the Marine Insurer Journal.
Jessica Ng Featured in ICIC Publication
Jessica’s article: ‘Shipping Disruptions Put Agricultural Cargo at Risk’ featured in ICIC’s publication, discusses how continuous attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea are causing major disruptions within the maritime industry.
Hawkins Hosts Dublin Launch Event
Hawkins were delighted to host clients and colleagues at our recent drinks and networking evening which took place at Lennan’s Yard in Dublin. The event was held to mark the launch of Hawkins’ new Dublin office and provided an opportunity for new and existing clients to meet the Hawkins Dublin team.
Dr Sophie Parsons Presents at ICIC 2024
Materials Expert Sophie Parsons recently presented at ICIC 2024, she discussed how social media posts related to cargo claims can be eye-catching, but also contentious at times. Questioning whether forensic experts should rise to these posts and engage in discussions or not.
Dr Andrew Moncrieff Presents at Marine Insurance Greece
Hawkins was delighted to sponsor Marine Insurance Greece 2024 and accept an invitation for Dr Andrew Moncrieff to share his expertise on climate change.
Dr Philippa Moore Featured in the Marine Insurer Journal
Materials Expert, Dr Philippa Moore, is the latest Hawkins investigator featured in the Marine Insurer Journal, as she explores the common themes of corrosive steel investigation.
Dr Tom Peat Presents at Marine Insurance Asia
Tom’s presentation Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: A Forensic Insight took attendees on a whistle-stop journey through the smouldering world of lithium-ion battery fires as seen through the eyes of an investigator.
Cargo Liquefaction – Mitigating the Risk
Cargo liquefaction takes place when a dry bulk cargo with high moisture content loses its strength and transforms from a solid dry state to an almost fluid state.
Sophie Parsons
Sophie is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (MIMMM). She received her BEng and PhD (Eng) from Queen Mary College, University of London in Materials Science & Engineering. After a post-doctoral research post at Queen Mary’s, she joined LGC Forensics, UK, as a Forensic Chemist, specialising in the examination of textile fibres and polyurethane foam retrieved from crime scenes. During this time, Sophie analysed trace evidence, prepared detailed technical reports for court and presented evidence in court as a Court Reporting Officer. Following her arrival in Hong Kong, Sophie worked as a Research Fellow at City University, Kowloon Tong, developing techniques for analysing trace material evidence in crime laboratories. In 2012, Sophie joined Hawkins’ Hong Kong Office, and has since provided expertise in materials failure analysis and corrosion incidents in both the marine and land-based sectors. As a materials engineer, Sophie has conducted investigations involving the failure/corrosion of glass, ceramic, plastic and metal, and is particularly experienced at investigating lift and wire rope failures and criminal work involving trace evidence. On the marine side, Sophie is highly competent at conducting investigations involving the failure of marine coating, the liquefaction of Group […]