From time to to 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
We are especially impressed by the Expert's willingness to discuss a case over the telephone before a formal instruction and the fast turnaround for completion of reports.
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.
Your firm remains my first choice for collision expert reports.
Lee Fagan was a pleasure to work with: very straightforward and thorough.
John Tarpey is straightforward, robust, likeable (generally and in the presentation of his evidence) and very knowledgeable about his subject.
John Tarpey's evidence was critical to the success of this case.
Well established reputation for forensic work.
We have worked with you for a number of years and find your work accurate and reliable.
May we thank Mrs Allan for an excellent report.
Very impressive and thoroughly excellent performance in the witness box.
We did a generic Google trawl and ‘short-listed’ you because of your experience/credentials but (having contacted others) selected you because you were efficient, quick off the mark and personable.
Thank you for writing the report so quickly. Very helpful.
Julian Dunnill was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely recommend him as an expert.
The website had all the key words that I was looking to see for an expert in the area of interest.
Responded efficiently with clear advice.
Always our first choice due to the assistance given.
Prompt, succinct, communicative and pleasant to deal with.
Excellent service from Alan Henderson and his report assisted me in cross examining the Crown witness.
Alan Henderson was absolutely fantastic.
Would use the service again with no hesitation.
Extremely quick and efficient.
Always a good service.
Brilliant job and response to late and urgent instructions – very much above and beyond what we would expect.
What is particularly helpful is the opening of other avenues of enquiry which hadn't been previously considered.
You are considered the ‘go to’ expert service within our firm.
Excellent expertise, helpful service and quick turnaround.
Alan Henderson is always contactable, his work is always impeccable and juries have always liked him.
Extremely efficient.
Richard Brown is an excellent expert witness.
Very thorough report.
Very good testimony on all accounts; measured and reasonable. There is nothing I would change about Mr Dunnill’s evidence or manner in giving it.
Richard Brown’s knowledge of the subject matter was excellent, his report clear and detailed, and his explanations … instilled confidence. I would happily use him again.
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.
Helen Davey’s report is excellent, as are all the reports that she has written for us. She is always very willing to provide advice and answer questions and is also a very nice person.
Compassionate and professional attitude.
Mr Cook completed the report very quickly and to a high standard, despite the very short timeframe in which he was given.
Have used you before and always found you efficient and easy to deal with.
Impressed with all aspects – knowledge, presentation, lines of communication.
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.
We compared you with another less costly service, but considered you to be more professional.
Richard Brown was excellent and his professional manner/quality of evidence won the day for us - compared with the prosecution expert! Quality counts!
Please thank Sarah Morley for her sterling work.
Very prompt professional service.
I prefer your company because you are relatively local and approachable.
Alan Henderson was excellent. Very knowledgeable on this area of law. Provided an excellent report, with speed.
Comprehensive and comprehendible expert’s report; first class response to queries.
Friendliness and complete empathy in what was a very stressful situation for me.
Alan Henderson is a leading expert in his field and I have used him for a number of serious cases over the years.
Helpfully swift responses – in respect of both fee estimates and reports.
Great report - it really shows off your skills compared to the prosecution (so-called) experts. Thanks so much.
We have used you many times before and have never been anything but entirely satisfied. We will continue to do so.
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.
The attention to detail in Mr Tarpey’s preparation and his knowledge of the case shone through when he was cross-examined.
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”.
We have been extremely impressed with your work throughout the entire course of the proceedings.
Mr Cook’s evidence was clear and concise and did not waiver under cross-examination. His efforts in this case are greatly appreciated.
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.
Highly professional service; exceeded a very tight deadline.
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.
We’ve had years of excellent service from you.
Communication overall was excellent.
Very good, in fact excellent!
Will definitely use KBC again.
Mr Tarpey was very helpful and approachable; he made a complex matter very simple for the jury.
Very approachable.
Prompt and reliable service.
The service we have received is 5* and very much appreciated.
Many years ago, when working for another firm, we regularly consulted yourselves and always received an outstanding service. It’s good to find that after probably 25+ years, your standards have not slipped.
Based on many previous instructions to assist with our cases, the reports produced by your Experts are always helpful.
No improvement needed.
Exceptionally quick turnaround time.
Prompt and efficient communication, met the deadline, carried out the instructions.
Your service was exemplary.
You provide a good service and work within the constraints of the LAA funding.
Have used several times previously and always had excellent service from Keith Borer Consultants.
Very good.
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.
Excellent communication, timescales met despite difficulties with police & CPS.
Very quick response to both our initial email enquiry and all emails. Helpful and approachable staff and experts.
Extremely prompt responses and case very well managed.
Always reliable; thorough reports.
Pleasant and efficient replies and support by all staff.
Attentive. Quick. Professional.
Mrs Tweedy was extremely professional, expert and helpful.
Reading through your website gave us confidence.
Instant reply on whether they can help or not; excellent with keeping us updated; fantastic report.
Amazing!
Superb outcome in the case ... as a direct result of Mr Prime discussing matters with his counterpart. Very, very impressive. Good, too, with the client.
Alan Henderson was excellent from beginning to end.
You have always been excellent.
After the initial phone call, I knew I had contacted the right organisation. The report just reaffirmed what I already knew.
Used KBC for years; always found you efficient and helpful.
I instructed Mr Armstrong on a recommendation from another counsel and will certainly recommend him to my colleagues in future.
Quick, accurate and easy to speak to expert instructed (Mr Tarpey).
Efficient and helpful in a complex case.
Always receive a prompt and efficient service.
I cannot speak more highly of the quality of the report. Mr Prime is now my ‘go to’ expert.
Adrian Armstrong was excellent both in terms of the quality of his report and his general approach.
We are very grateful to Mr Prime. He made himself available at short notice and was contactable over the phone beforehand in order to clarify/confirm certain aspects of the case.
Mr Armstrong was a pleasure to work with, extremely professional and generous with his time and expertise.
Very quick, very clear report. Excellent service at all times.
I was impressed by the time and detail taken in producing the proposal of (cell site analysis) work which made it really easy to understand how the service was going to help us.
Mr Bunter was fantastic.
Competitive price – within LAA Standards; approachable, polite staff and great expert.
Expert always contactable and very helpful (Alan Henderson).
Used you many times previously and the service is always exceptional.
I use KBC regularly and trust the results.
Speed, efficiency and accuracy.
Report prepared well and is a format we could understand. Written in a way that the lay person can understand.
I don't know what you are paying Alan Henderson, but I'd say it isn't enough.
Report was delivered on time as promised.
We were impressed by the quality of the report and competitive cost.
Quick, efficient, approachable expert (Mr Fagan), with excellent communication skills.
Ann Kiernan was excellent.
Mr Armstrong delivered clear and cogent evident and was an impressive witness.
As always, I am entirely satisfied by the services provided by your company. These are provided to the highest level.
Mr Prime was able to provide assistance with matters as they arose, which was invaluable.
Thank you very much, again, for the professionalism of your expert witnesses.
Quick response to our request; friendly members of staff.
Quick telephone answering, excellent understanding of the issues facing us i.e. prior authority, court dates changing at last moment, need for rapid responses.
Have used Keith Borer in the past for many different types of reports and would do so again.
Julian Dunnill’s professionalism is very, very good. His knowledge is without parallel.
Speedy, efficient and professional as always!
KBC’s efficiency never ceases to amaze me!
Able to act fast and produce good reports for the court.
Good quality work.
Always helpful. Detailed reports.
We have used KBC for our forensic requirements for many years. The service has always been excellent, timely and useful.
The service was both timely and accurate - exactly what was required in a developing trial.
Easy to read report.
Ease of communication, rapid response to queries.
Thank you very, very much - impeccable service as per usual.
Excellent reputation.
Mr Cook’s report was easy to follow for those who are not experts in this field and explained the method and conclusion fully.
Great communication and updates.
Keep doing what you do.
That is a very good statement; please thank Ms Kiernan for me.
Mr Prime attended punctually on each day of this case. He possesses a very approachable and helpful attitude.
Dr Helen Davey was, as always, excellent. From her initial report to her attendance at a conference and court. Her expertise is apparent and her ability to explain difficult issues is outstanding.
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.
It is about professionalism, efficiency, attention to detail, courtesy and kindness. It is a very, very long time since I have dealt with any group that was as quick to respond and as efficient as you all were.
Quick and clear report.
Responsive, fast turnaround, quality reports, legal aid rates.
Mr Prime was very fair and provided assistance beyond the report.
Local, efficient, competitive and quick.
Fab service from your Ross Donnelly & Mark Henderson - thank you.
Mr Farley was exceptionally good in the witness box and very robust under cross examination. I would not hesitate to instruct him again.
Cost effective, reliable and professional.
Clear communication, very good advice, good quality of forensic report.
You guys are simply the best.
Mark Henderson was always available to discuss the case.
We were kept continually up to date about the progress of the report.
Exceptional service.
As always, your firm goes out of its way to assist. Together with the high standards of reports, it is why I have used your firm since the 1980’s.
The service Ryan Knight provided was excellent.
The expert witness was easily contactable and diligent in his work.
Reliable and trustworthy.
Clarity of communications.
Outstanding. Mr Prime was conscious of duty but compelling in his approach to the evidence.
Gave a very knowledgeable and detailed account which no doubt assisted in securing the successful appeal.
Fiona Taylor provided quick responses to all of my questions and queries. The service was very professional throughout, from my initial enquiry to receiving the Report.
Mr Brown and the work he did were excellent in every respect. We are grateful to him for his prompt and professional assistance.
Adrian Armstrong is an excellent witness who easily out-shone the police expert.
Have used many times previously and always been extremely satisfied with the service and reports.
Known to us as credible experts, who provide a first class service.
Always very quick, but also thorough and well written. Always very professional.
Please thank Richard Brown very much for the rapid turn round of this report.
Thank you so much for your impeccable service.
Please thank Orla Sower for her excellent work on this case.
Quick, knowledgeable and easy to deal with.
Ultimately, the mere fact that we had instructed yourselves as experts and the difficulties the police had … in my view went some way towards convincing the CPS that they needed to review the case and ultimately discontinue it.
Mr Tarpey was very knowledgeable about this subject and explained well.
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