From time to time we call upon the expertise of KBC's retired or former staff to assist with unusual or historic cases. Details of these experts appear below. Full details of their qualifications and experience can be obtained by contacting the Durham office.
Dr Duncan Woods
Michael Davison MBE GM
I instructed Mr Armstrong on a recommendation from another counsel and will certainly recommend him to my colleagues in future.
Service had a quick turnaround and any queries were quickly addressed.
Easy to use BAC calculation form, fast turn around.
Always a good service.
Mr Cook’s report was easy to follow for those who are not experts in this field and explained the method and conclusion fully.
Mr Armstrong was very professional and presented his analysis to the Jury in a very helpful way.
Simon Bunter is extraordinarily knowledgeable, remarkably efficient and a wonderful communicator. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Have used Keith Borer in the past for many different types of reports and would do so again.
Have used many times previously and always been extremely satisfied with the service and reports.
Please pass on my gratitude to Mr Marryat for being able to compile a report in such a quick turnaround. Much appreciated.
We have used KBC for our forensic requirements for many years. The service has always been excellent, timely and useful.
I was very grateful to your Mike Prime for assistance he gave me on a case recently when he went out of his way to assist, despite the fact a trial was imminent and it became clear I would not have the chance to formally instruct at that point. I thought that was very impressive.
Quick, expert and accurate.
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. This is exactly what we needed.
The prosecutor found Dr Davey's report particularly well considered which undoubtedly informed his decision not to proceed with the case. Can I thank you very much for your help in this matter.
Prompt provision of report and prompt reply to queries.
Simon Bunter is as good an expert as I have ever worked with.
Quick response to our request; friendly members of staff.
Richard Brown always provides accurate and impartial advice, which makes the advocate’s job so much easier when advising clients or presenting the case in court.
Clear information about cost, speed and efficiency of report.
Mike Appleby's exceptional quality was noted by all of the Counsel involved in the case. It is always a pleasure to watch someone, who is good at something, doing it and doing it well.
Very quick turnaround, with attention to detail and helpful comments.
We have used your services for some time and are very satisfied.
I was very impressed both with the clarity of Dr Davey’s report to the layperson, and her even-handedness. The objective tone of the report and the fact that the opposing party’s expert agreed with the analysis gave Dr. Davey’s evidence a huge amount of credibility. I would recommend her to anyone in need of similar evidence and have no doubt that her evidence was vital to us winning the case.
Please thank Sarah Morley for her sterling work.
Quick response, easily contactable. Never had to instruct expert for this type of report and you provided us with all the information to enable us to request the necessary consent from CPS etc. Very helpful.
The service was both timely and accurate - exactly what was required in a developing trial.
Known to us as credible experts, who provide a first class service.
We find you reliable and expeditious.
Thanks to Sarah Morley for her help: her evidence was very important in bringing this case to justice and it is greatly appreciated.
Overall helpful and efficient service.
Mrs Allan gave extremely clear evidence.
Easy to contact, quick responses (particularly in the current circumstances), very helpful staff.
Service was excellent throughout.
Quick telephone answering, excellent understanding of the issues facing us i.e. prior authority, court dates changing at last moment, need for rapid responses.
We would be extremely grateful if you could thank Ms Gray again for her incredible report.
Eager to assist at very short notice and very helpful on the phone.
I was delighted by Mrs Tweedy's professional and thorough approach.
The Evidence given by Mr Dunnill resulted in the trial of issue being found in the client's favour, thereby avoiding immediate custodial sentence.
Always try to instruct, if possible, due to excellent service provided.
Mr Cook completed the report very quickly and to a high standard, despite the very short timeframe in which he was given.
Mr Armstrong impressed throughout the trial as a real expert in his field. It was apparent too that Mr Armstrong was entirely impartial.
I am very impressed by your service.
A thorough analysis, with well set out conclusions.
After the initial phone call, I knew I had contacted the right organisation. The report just reaffirmed what I already knew.
Quick, efficient service and a well-prepared report.
I have previously attended a demonstration of the techniques used by the experts at Keith Borer Consultants. What they can achieve is genuinely astonishing. I require my instructing solicitor to immediately contact Keith Borer Consultants and seek out their assistance.
Prompt attention to dealing with queries and providing information and reports.
It is always easy to contact KBC and to get a prompt reply.
Mr Prime attended punctually on each day of this case. He possesses a very approachable and helpful attitude.
Mr Cook’s evidence was clear and concise and did not waiver under cross-examination. His efforts in this case are greatly appreciated.
Please thank Orla Sower for her excellent work on this case.
Mr Brown and the work he did were excellent in every respect. We are grateful to him for his prompt and professional assistance.
Thank you very much, again, for the professionalism of your expert witnesses.
Found the service to be extremely helpful, given the timeframe in which the report was required.
Efficient and very responsive.
Extremely good customer service and continuous contact/support.
Clear communication, very good advice, good quality of forensic report.
Many thanks for your very helpful and professional report.
Good service, prompt, efficient, have used many times in the past.
Friendliness and complete empathy in what was a very stressful situation for me.
Richard Brown is an excellent expert witness.
I cannot speak more highly of the quality of the report. Mr Prime is now my ‘go to’ expert.
Alan Henderson was a very knowledgeable witness, clearly very familiar with his subject matter and capable of explaining it too. I would not hesitate to use him in the future.
I have to thank you for all the help you have given me in preparing for this and in giving your evidence, which I think was very convincing and went a long way to this acquittal.
I will definitely use Dr Schudel in the future and will be recommending him to my colleagues.
I would like to thank you both for all your help on this case, and the tasks you had to perform at short notice. Your assistance was greatly appreciated.
We have been using your services for a number of years and have always been very happy with the service provided.
Adrian Armstrong is an excellent witness who easily out-shone the police expert.
John Tarpey's expert report was full and allowed me to present the material to the court effectively and allowed me, with his assistance, to effectively challenge the prosecution expert's assertions.
Mr Prime reported to us with great efficiency and presented his evidence to the Jury in an extremely persuasive manner.
Knowledgeable, helpful and polite.
Easy to find on Google and seemed like decent, legitimate company at decent price.
Extremely prompt service.
Helpful, speedy and good quality.
Your report is fantastic and much appreciated.
We were kept updated throughout the process and the report was provided promptly.
We are very grateful to Mr Marryat for all the hard work he has done for us.
Just a very high quality, professional service.
I have instructed you for many years and always find yourselves to be helpful, efficient and reports are prepared in an easy to digest format.
Thank you for your hard work in this case and for the prompt responses.
Prompt and efficient communication, met the deadline, carried out the instructions.
Always a pleasure working with you guys; our first choice for instruction.
Value for money.
Consistently reliable. Reports are very easy to read.
I was told you were the best at what you did. I honestly believe I got what was required.
We have used KBC on many occasions in the past and have always had a reliable service.
Communication and speed of delivery of information was, as always, excellent.
The website had all the key words that I was looking to see for an expert in the area of interest.
I found Mr Prime to be a very good natured and competent expert witness who presented well in the witness box.
I was able to have a meaningful conversation with a specialist when obtaining a quote for the work.
Alan Henderson was excellent. Very knowledgeable on this area of law. Provided an excellent report, with speed.
You guys are simply the best.
Prompt and reliable service.
Complete satisfaction with services.
I can say that I am very satisfied with the service I have received from KBC, starting with my initial phone call and interaction your colleague when I made my initial enquiry, right up to the report being received. I would certainly use KBC again and would recommend you to my colleagues.
Excellent reports within Legal Aid rates.
Quick, professional, friendly, comprehensive.
I found the service to be very professional throughout.
I am really grateful for your assistance in this case; I am sure it made the pivotal difference.
Exceptional service.
Jenny Gray acted with the utmost integrity throughout. This was noted in open court by the judge hearing the case.
Prompt and efficient handling of initial enquiries and arrangements to inspect Prosecution exhibits.
Excellent communication, timescales met despite difficulties with police & CPS.
Mr Appleby was truly excellent. While giving evidence it was plain that he has achieved the perfect blend of clarity and authoritative charisma.
We have used KBC for many years: always helpful, plenty of experts & LAA seems to be happy with estimates for CRM4 application purposes.
Comprehensive and comprehendible expert’s report; first class response to queries.
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.
Jenny Gray was excellent and very helpful throughout.
We have been instructing KBC for the last 20 years or so, and they are listed as our first choice on our database. I have never had any cause for complaint and the experts have always acted with integrity and professionalism.
Very fast, professional, easy to instruct.
Quick and efficient; and well laid out report.
Please pass on my thanks to Emma Youngson for the speed at which she completed the report; I am very grateful.
I found the quality of the report very high, and I am aware that Dr Davey had to work hard to hit the deadline because of other commitments.
Quick, efficient and professional.
Extremely quick and efficient.
Mr Brown was an impressive witness. As far as I am concerned, you can give him full marks all round.
Both our client and I were very impressed by your expert evidence. I will be singing your praises for years to come.
Mike Prime’s presentation on paper, in conferences and from the witness box was excellent on what is a very difficult and sad case. My client’s family particularly wished to express their gratitude. They found that he made “more sense than the prosecution expert”.
Great communication and updates.
Your service was exemplary.
Fast service; timely response to communication.
Swift service.
Mr Dampier made an incredibly complicated matter easy to understand.
Efficient and helpful in a complex case.
Quality service, helpful staff, prompt reports. Our company has used Keith Borer Consultants for many years.
Mr Beatson was very helpful and professional, clearly with a wide range of knowledge and understanding.
There are times when DNA evidence can be a little dry, but Mike Appleby's presentation and delivery to the jury was pitch perfect.
Reasonably priced compared to other experts.
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