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 am extremely grateful to you for all your work on this case, in particular your prompt and helpful responses to my repeated requests.
Provided quotes quickly and complied with court timescales.
Mrs Allan was most informative and provided explanations where required. A very professional attitude.
Mr Appleby was truly excellent. While giving evidence it was plain that he has achieved the perfect blend of clarity and authoritative charisma.
Extremely helpful, efficient and above all thoroughly professional.
Website was very informative. First contact was knowledgeable and efficient. The report was delivered in record time - very impressed!
Thank you for your hard work in this case and for the prompt responses.
Simon Bunter is extraordinarily knowledgeable, remarkably efficient and a wonderful communicator. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Found the service to be extremely helpful, given the timeframe in which the report was required.
Very approachable.
Mr Fagan was readily available to answer queries very promptly and worked to a tight time limit. He was also extremely helpful in trying circumstances surrounding a refusal by the prosecution to release exhibits.
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.
We have used KBC on many occasions in the past and have always had a reliable service.
Good service, prompt, efficient, have used many times in the past.
Thank you very much once again for your excellent service.
Really happy with all aspects of this case and would definitely recommend this company. Thank you.
Excellent client care and service.
Easy access to experts; excellent communication and advice, as required.
I don’t think the service could be improved upon or bettered in any way.
Prompt and Professional and produces excellent reports.
Brilliant communication, my emails were promptly answered.
Speedy and detailed quotes which do not delay funding from LAA.
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.
I chose this company, as the first point of contact was extremely helpful.
Mr Frost has been a great help in this case and we really appreciate his assistance.
Karl Ebejer was always prompt with responses and was very helpful.
Prompt provision of report and prompt reply to queries.
I find KBC invariably helpful and reliable.
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.
I have worked with Mr Donnelly in many cases over the years and his expertise, presentation of written work and ability in the witness box is second to none.
I am very impressed by your service.
Andrew Dampier provided first class service in the form of reports and maps. He was able to explain the report in good layman’s terms and was also available to take calls and provide further information to counsel.
Easy to contact, quick responses (particularly in the current circumstances), very helpful staff.
Mrs Morley was very good and a strong defence witness.
I was told you were the best at what you did. I honestly believe I got what was required.
Experts are always happy to discuss matters prior to providing report.
Clear advice given at start and very prompt response.
Fast response and work turnover time; great customer service.
We have always received professional and high standards of services. Reports are produced promptly and communications responded to without delay.
Very impressed; would use again.
Our lawyer is most impressed with your report.
I always choose you because of the fast, efficient and excellent work you do.
Just a very high quality, professional service.
We have used your services for some time and are very satisfied.
Prompt attention to dealing with queries and providing information and reports.
Mr Dunnill’s report was helpful and our conference at Court informative; I would certainly be happy to use him in a case again.
Simon Bunter is as good an expert as I have ever worked with.
Knowledgeable, helpful and polite.
I will definitely use Dr Schudel in the future and will be recommending him to my colleagues.
My impression of your service was excellent.
We were kept updated throughout the process and the report was provided promptly.
Mr Prime reported to us with great efficiency and presented his evidence to the Jury in an extremely persuasive manner.
No question was too silly and everything was explained so clearly and easily; great customer service.
I used Andrew Dampier for a cell site case and he was exceptional.
Exceptionally efficient service.
Mr Brown was an impressive witness. As far as I am concerned, you can give him full marks all round.
Quick and efficient; and well laid out report.
Provided helpful information above and beyond what was expected.
I was able to have a meaningful conversation with a specialist when obtaining a quote for the work.
I chose KBC because it has a good reputation and the price is very fair.
Very fast, professional, easy to instruct.
Courteous and informative.
Speedy responses to our instructions and questions asked. Helpful estimated timeframe for the service of reports.
Jenny Gray was excellent and very helpful throughout.
Very quick turnaround, with attention to detail and helpful comments.
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.
Excellent, as usual.
Mr Ebejer was always very professional and friendly.
Quick, professional, friendly, comprehensive.
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.
Good admin - chasing up correspondence. Quick preparation of report. Easy access to expert for clarification purposes.
We have used your company numerous times and have always received very well written and easy to understand reports.
Communication and speed of delivery of information was, as always, excellent.
Quick, efficient service and a well-prepared report.
Service was excellent throughout.
Very quick response to queries raised following receipt of report. Very helpful.
Always provide detailed quotes to assist with applying for authority from LAA. Quick response and good communication.
Value for money.
Excellent reports within Legal Aid rates.
Fast service; timely response to communication.
Would definitely use you again; very impressed.
We have used your services on many previous occasions. You always provide the cheapest estimate and respond quicker than any other service provider we have contacted for the purposes of Legal Aid.
Always a pleasure working with you guys; our first choice for instruction.
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.
Mr Beatson was very helpful and professional, clearly with a wide range of knowledge and understanding.
Mr Armstrong impressed throughout the trial as a real expert in his field. It was apparent too that Mr Armstrong was entirely impartial.
Extremely good customer service and continuous contact/support.
Regular contact, advice on hand via phone if necessary, prompt and efficient.
A thorough analysis, with well set out conclusions.
Thank you very much, I am grateful and impressed with your service.
Your (cell site) reports and maps were extremely helpful.
Report well presented. Concise and precise.
Friendly, approachable, amenable, accommodating, professional.
There is no question that your input was instrumental in persuading the Defendants to alter their stance.
Past experience has taught us that KBC is the go-to expert witness service.
Quick, expert and accurate.
Swift service.
There are times when DNA evidence can be a little dry, but Mike Appleby's presentation and delivery to the jury was pitch perfect.
Mr Dampier made an incredibly complicated matter easy to understand.
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