Foreseeable provides retrospective, evidence-based risk assessment analysis for legal and insurance cases, assessing whether risk assessments were suitable, sufficient, and compliant with regulatory standards.
Got Questions? We’ve Got You Covered.
At Foreseeable, we know risk assessment and expert witness services can bring up a lot of questions. With over 40 years of experience and a solid track record in high-profile cases, we’re here to make things clear. Check out our FAQs to learn more about what we do and how we can help.
Who We Are
We assist law firms, insurers, and corporate clients in assessing liability and compliance in risk management disputes.
We have expertise across industrial, factory, renewables, onshore, and offshore operational environments.
Expert Witness & Legal Support
An expert witness is someone who has knowledge or experience in a particular field or discipline beyond that expected of a layperson. Their primary role is to provide an independent and unbiased expert opinion, based on the information available, to assist the court in understanding complex or technical matters.
Yes. Foreseeable Expert Witness Reports are fully CPR Part 35-compliant, offering structured, objective, and defensible analysis.
A Briefing Advisory Report is a short, evidence-based review that helps solicitors assess the merits of a case before legal proceedings. It is not CPR Part 35-compliant and not intended for use in court.
Yes. Our experts can provide oral evidence in court and attend Meetings of Experts as required.
Risk Assessment Analysis
We analyse risk assessments to determine:
- Whether reasonably foreseeable hazards were identified and controlled.
- If the risk assessment was suitable and sufficient.
- Whether inadequate mitigation measures contributed to an incident.
Yes. compliance with:
- HSE regulations
- Industry-specific risk management standards
- Corporate and workplace safety policies
Fees & Process
Fees are agreed in advance in the Terms of Engagement and charged at an hourly rate, based on the estimated time to review the case bundle and prepare an expert report.
Yes. All reasonable travel, subsistence, and accommodation expenses are recoverable at cost +10%, with receipts provided.
Court appearances are charged at a fixed daily fee, inclusive of any waiting time.
Time is scheduled 28 days prior to the court date. If the case does not proceed within this period, a cancellation fee applies, as outlined in the Terms of Engagement.
Engagement & Next Steps
The process includes:
- Initial enquiry & conflict check
- Agreeing Terms of Engagement
- Issuing formal instructions
- Review & expert report preparation
- Court attendance (if required)
A standard case review (75-page bundle) is allocated six hours. Additional materials or extensive documentation may require more time, which will be discussed and agreed upon in advance.
