Ann Kiernan

Ann Kiernan has been a Forensic Scientist since 2001, specialising in Firearms examination since 2003. She joined Keith Borer Consultants in February 2011 from LGC Forensics where she was a Lead Reporting Scientist in Firearms & Tool Marks. Ann has the following qualifications and memberships:

BSc(Hons) Chemistry and Biology
MSc Forensic Science
Member of the Association of Firearms and tool Mark Examiners
Associate member of the ENFSI Firearms/GSR Expert Working Group

As as Firearms Expert, Ann's caseload includes the classification of weapons and ammunition, functionality of guns, shooting scene reconstructions and historical inquiries. She can be contacted through the Durham office.

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Private instruction, September 2020
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Solicitor, January 2020
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Solicitor, December 2020
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Solicitor, May 2021
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Solicitor, January 2020
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Solicitor, February 2021
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Solicitor, March 2021
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Solicitor, April 2021
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Solicitor, July 2020
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Solicitor, December 2020
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Solicitor, August 2020
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Solicitor, April 2020
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Solicitor, May 2021
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Solicitor, September 2020
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Solicitor, March 2021
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Solicitor, January 2020
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Solicitor, August 2020
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Solicitor, December 2020
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Private Instruction, November 2020
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Counsel, March 2020
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Private client, April 2021
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Barrister, June 2021
Our lawyer is most impressed with your report.

Instructing party, Guyana, April 2021
Very approachable.

Solicitor, November 2020
Mr Appleby’s DNA report and the way in which he broke complex issues down was very much appreciated and greatly assisted in my cross-examination. I would have no hesitation in seeking his expert guidance again in the future.

Barrister, June 2021
I have had the pleasure of the assistance of Mike Appleby on a number of occasions now and he is an excellent man to have around.

Counsel, March 2020
Karl Ebejer was always prompt with responses and was very helpful.

Solicitor, August 2020
Good admin - chasing up correspondence. Quick preparation of report. Easy access to expert for clarification purposes.

Solicitor, April 2021
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Instructing party, April 2021
No question was too silly and everything was explained so clearly and easily; great customer service.

Private instruction, September 2020
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Solicitor, August 2020
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Solicitor, January 2021
Mr Dampier made an incredibly complicated matter easy to understand.

Barrister, February 2020
We have always received professional and high standards of services. Reports are produced promptly and communications responded to without delay.

Solicitor, September 2020
There is no question that your input was instrumental in persuading the Defendants to alter their stance.

Solicitor, September 2020
Thank you very much once again for your excellent service.

Solicitor, March 2021
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Solicitor, December 2020
Knowledgeable, helpful and polite.

Solicitor, June 2020
Swift service.

Solicitor, March 2020
Provided very comprehensive response to initial fire investigation enquiry, which guided what we needed.

Solicitor, May 2021
Mr Dunnill’s report was helpful and our conference at Court informative; I would certainly be happy to use him in a case again.

Barrister, December 2020
Brilliant communication, my emails were promptly answered.

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Solicitor, January 2021
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Private Client, March 2021
I was able to have a meaningful conversation with a specialist when obtaining a quote for the work.

Solicitor, June 2020
Provided helpful information above and beyond what was expected.

Solicitor, February 2021
Excellent DNA knowledge. Good turn around speed and communication.

Solicitor, May 2021
We were kept updated throughout the process and the report was provided promptly.

Solicitor, January 2020
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Solicitor, April 2021
Mr Prime reported to us with great efficiency and presented his evidence to the Jury in an extremely persuasive manner.

Counsel, March 2020
Judge gave favourable comments on Dr Ash's balanced approach.

Barrister, June 2021
I used Andrew Dampier for a cell site case and he was exceptional.

Barrister, November 2020
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Barrister, April 2021
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Solicitor, April 2020
I find your service prompt, efficient and helpful. Alan was particularly helpful and rang me to discuss issues. I was able to understand clearly what he was outlining and think he will be an asset to the defence case.

Solicitor, April 2021
Mr Brown was very good, he explained all the relevant toxicology issues, which can be complicated, and also explained them to the Court.

Solicitor, June 2021
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Solicitor, January 2021
Fast response and work turnover time; great customer service.

Solicitor, November 2020
I am extremely grateful to you for all your work on this case, in particular your prompt and helpful responses to my repeated requests.

Barrister, February 2021
I was told you were the best at what you did. I honestly believe I got what was required.

Private client, July 2020
Report well presented. Concise and precise.

Solicitor, February 2021
Telephone communications were very helpful when we were not able to contact the expert directly. The call takers were knowledgeable as to the case and what was required and answered any queries we had.

Solicitor, September 2020
Would definitely use you again; very impressed.

Solicitor, November 2020
Mr Brown was an impressive witness. As far as I am concerned, you can give him full marks all round.

Counsel, March 2020
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Solicitor, March 2020
I have been instructing KBC for over 15 years and have always been happy with the service, contact from experts and quality of the reports.

Solicitor, December 2020

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