CONSULTANT CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST INDEPENDENT EXPERT WITNESS FOR SOLICITORS

Independent expert witness reports in personal injury, clinical negligence and capacity cases across England and Wales

DIRECT INSTRUCTIONS FROM SOLICITORS WELCOMED...

We provide independent neuropsychological expert witness reports and assessment for solicitors, insurers and the courts, with clear, evidence-based reporting compliant with CPR Part 35.

Dr Vikki Hunkin is a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 20 years’ experience and holds the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN), regarded as the gold standard in the field.

Instructions are accepted from solicitors across England and Wales, with a focus on providing practical, clinically grounded opinion to support legal decision-making. Reports are available within three weeks of assessment.

Areas of Expertise

Experience includes assessment in complex cases involving brain injury, neurodegenerative conditions and capacity.

We accept instructions in cases involving:

Traumatic brain injury (mild to severe)
Stroke and other neurological conditions
Medical negiligence
Cognitive and behavioural change following injury
Capacity assessments
Psychological and neuropsychological sequelae of injury

We provide:

Condition and prognosis reports, causation reports, capacity assessments
Follow-up and supplementary reports
Joint statements and conference attendance
Direct access to an expert Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist throughout the case
A dedicated practice manager to arrange bookings and ensure a seamless administrative experience
Transparent hourly rates

Royal Courts of Justice ready for expert witness

Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist for Expert Witness Assessments and Reports

Dr Vikki Hunkin is a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist with more than 20 years’ experience in the NHS and independent practice.

She holds the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN), regarded by the British Psychological Society as the gold standard in the field. This ensures Dr. Hunkin’s evidence carries the highest level of credibility in high-value clinical negligence and personal injury litigation, reducing the risk of expert testimony being successfully challenged.

She is regularly instructed in cases involving complex or disputed neuropsychological presentation, including subtle cognitive impairment, diagnostic uncertainty and high-value litigation. She has also undertaken work within the Criminal Courts and Parole Board.

She is HCPC registered, is listed on the British Psychological Society Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists, and holds the Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate through Cardiff University's Law School.

Timely Assessment and Reporting

Clients are seen promptly, often at short notice, and reports are delivered within 3 weeks of assessment.

We prioritise efficiency alongside quality, ensuring that expert evidence is available when required.

Location and Availability

Assessments are available across England and Wales, from our base in Cornwall and Devon. Remote assessments are also available nationwide, where appropriate.