Experts

The Experts

At BioMark Forensics we have built a network of selected Experts over the years so we can instruct Experts on your behalf in a range of disciplines, who are experienced, skilled, tenacious in their examinations and proficient at Court.

Based in various locations (after all, the best Experts are not all in the same area!) our team of forensic experts are accustomed to travelling when needed to Courts, Laboratories, Prisons, Solicitors’ offices and Barristers’ chambers to ensure casework needs are met.

Below is a selection of just some of the Experts that we have on our books.

We continue to add quality Experts to our network over time to help meet any increase in casework requests and widen the range of fields of expertise.

If you are an experienced Expert who is interested in joining our network and you are happy to carry out work at legal aid rates, please do get in touch!

Some of our Experts

Nikki Smith

Case Manager

Nikki Smith has more than 30 years’ experience in the world of forensics, having previously worked as a Fingerprint Expert and Crime Scene Examiner with the Metropolitan Police, and then as an independent Fingerprint Expert. Nikki utilises her extensive knowledge of forensic evidence to handle enquiries and manage our cases.

Rob Butler

Audio, Video & Imaging Evidence (Including CCTV evidence & Facial Mapping)

Rob Butler specialises in the examination of audio and video recordings and other imagery, including CCTV enhancement, ‘facial mapping’, clothing and object comparisons, interpretation of actions, vehicle speed estimations, tracking of people in CCTV footage, production of compilations and verified transcripts. He has worked as an Independent Expert since 1997, after nearly 20 years in this field with the Metropolitan Police, the final three years as Head of their Video Laboratory. During his career he has produced thousands of reports for Defence and Prosecution.

Sue Carney-Gannon

DNA Evidence & Blood Pattern Analysis

Sue Carney-Gannon is a Forensic Scientist with over 20 years' experience, including previously working with the Forensic Science Service. Areas of expertise include blood pattern analysis/blood spatter, body fluids, DNA evidence, consideration of transfer mechanisms and contamination, and damage caused to fabric, e.g. weapon damage to clothing. As well as having produced reports and attended Courts on many occasions, she has written, lectured and consulted on all aspects of quality, standards, regulation and accreditation in forensic science.

Philip Boyce

Firearms & other weapons

Philip Boyce is an expert with over 30 years' experience in the fields of firearms, other weapons including knives and tasers, ammunition, gunshot residue and tool marks. After serving in the Territorial Army as a Weapons Instructor, Philip spent over 15 years in the Forensic Science Northern Ireland Laboratory. During his career he has examined countless exhibits and scenes, and provided expertise at medical examinations, post mortems and exhumations. He has produced thousands of expert reports and given expert testimony at Courts, both in the UK and internationally.

Dr. Sarah Jacob

Marks & Traces (including Footwear Marks, tyre marks, damage, glass, paint & lubricants)

Dr. Sarah Jacob is a Forensic Scientist with over 20 years' experience. Having worked at the Forensic Science Service for 11 years, Sarah became a lecturer in forensic science at various universities and currently lectures at King’s College London. She also spent 10 years as a Senior Forensic Scientist with Forensic Access Ltd.. Her specialsims include footwear, tyre, glove and damage marks, as well as glass, paint, lachrymators, sexual lubricants and other chemical traces. She has extensive experience in producing expert reports and providing testimony at Courts.

Iain Peck

Fire Investigation

Iain Peck is a Forensic Scientist specialising in Fire Investigation. He has over 20 years’ experience in conducting laboratory and scene examinations throughout the UK and abroad, and has investigated in excess of 550 fire scenes. He is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Kent and UKAS Technical Advisor in Fire Investigation. From 2000-2011, Iain was a Senior Reporting Officer in the Fire Investigation Unit at the Forensic Science Service. Iain's specialisms include determining the cause, origin and spread of fires and explosions.

Victoria Jenkins

Pharmacology & Toxicology

Victoria Jenkins has a BSc in Pharmacology and Toxicology and has worked as a forensic consultant since 1997. She frequently prepares reports on alcohol back calculations, levels of drugs found in samples, and the effects and interactions of alcohol, illicit drugs and medications. She works on a variety of cases ranging from drink- and drug-driving offences to assaults, rapes and murders, and has prepared detailed reports and given expert testimony at Courts on many occasions.

Dr. Obed Bekoe

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Obed Bekoe is a Consultant Psychiatrist with the NHS. He is a Section 12(2) Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983. He is registered with the GMC and listed on their Specialist Register for General Psychiatry and Substance Misuse Psychiatry. Since 1993 he has worked in various settings, including Low, Medium and High Secure Hospitals, Prisons and Substance Misuse Services. Areas of expertise include fitness to plead and stand trial, anxiety, bipolar disorder, capacity, depression, drugs and alcohol issues, personality disorders and risk.

Dr. Sarah Hartley

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Sarah Hartley is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years' experience, operating in the south of England. She is a Member of the British Psychological Society and registered with the Health Professions Council. She previously worked in the NHS, including in psychiatric hospitals, a therapeutic community for adults with personality disorders and with adults with learning disabilities. She has also worked in two secure hospitals for women. Areas of expertise include anxiety, autism, cognitive functioning, depression, OCD, personality issues, phobias, PTSD and self harm.

Graham Oakley

Collision Investigation

Graham Oakley is an independent Collision Investigator, having retired from a 30 year Police career, the last 23 years as a Traffic Officer. He has attended many courses on accident investigation, advanced driving, motor vehicle examination, motor vehicle technology and traffic law. He also qualified as an M.O.T. vehicle examiner. Having attended in excess of 1000 road collision scenes, he has produced reports and given expert testimony on many occasions.

Other Experts

We have several other Experts on our books, including in audio evidence, digital forensics (including computers and mobile phones), drugs evidence (including checking identification and quantities, drug set ups, interpretation of messages, personal use/supply and valuations), handwriting, injury causation, pathology, and other psychiatrists and psychologists.

Professor Smith

CMO

Chief Morale Officer - Over 6 years experience in the eating of the biscuit & the chasing of the ball

Client Testimonials

I am delighted to be able to inform you that as a consequence of serving the Expert's report on the Prosecution, they have taken the decision to discontinue the proceedings. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking yourself and the Expert for your assistance and providing the report.

ND, Solicitor

We have just received notification from the Crown that the Appeal will not be opposed. Thank you for your kind assistance in this matter.

CC, Solicitor

I am pleased to write that the Prosecution have offered no evidence in this case. Thank you to both you and your Expert for all your help and assistance on this case.

AS, Solicitor

Thank you so much for all your help and to the Expert! The clients were both found not guilty and the Judge was so impressed with the enhancements. Thank you.

TP, Solicitor

We are expanding our network! Are you an experienced Expert who is happy to take on legally aided work and would like to join our network? (Unlike some expert witness companies we do not take a cut of your fees!)