Independent expert providing court-compliant digital forensic analysis, evidence critique, eDiscovery, and structured reporting for solicitors, barristers, and corporate clients across the United Kingdom.
From initial case assessment through to expert court testimony — rigorous, defensible digital forensic analysis across the full spectrum of criminal, civil, and corporate proceedings.
Acquisition and analysis of smartphones and tablets. Extraction of messages, call data, app usage, geolocation artefacts, and deleted material using Cellebrite UFED and Oxygen Forensics.
Examination of laptops, desktops, and removable media. Internet history, user activity timelines, Windows artefacts, and document recovery using Magnet AXIOM and EnCase.
Independent review of prosecution digital evidence — identifying methodological gaps, unexamined hypotheses, and alternative interpretations that assist the defence.
Collection, processing, and review of electronically stored information (ESI) for civil litigation, employment disputes, and regulatory matters. De-duplication, OCR, and keyword searching.
Forensically sound remote acquisition of data from computers, servers, and cloud accounts — without the need for physical attendance. Ideal for time-sensitive or multi-location matters.
Forensic recovery of passwords and access to encrypted files, disks, and devices. Used to unlock evidential material in support of lawful criminal and civil proceedings.
All forensic work conducted by CTM Consulting adheres to the regulatory and quality frameworks that govern expert evidence in UK legal proceedings.
Work is conducted in accordance with the Forensic Science Regulator Codes of Practice and Conduct. The FSR sets the quality standards for forensic science in the criminal justice system in England and Wales, and compliance with these codes ensures that evidence is reliable, reproducible, and fit for court.
ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. While independent forensic practitioners are not required to hold accreditation directly, CTM Consulting applies the principles of ISO 17025 — including method validation, quality assurance, and documented procedures — to all casework, ensuring outputs meet the standard expected by accredited laboratories.
All expert witness reports are prepared in compliance with Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 Part 19 and Civil Procedure Rules Part 35. Every report includes a declaration of truth, an explicit statement of the expert's overriding duty to the court, and full disclosure of methodology — ensuring the evidence is procedurally sound and admissible.
CTM Consulting works with legal professionals and organisations requiring independent expert digital forensic evidence.
Contact us for a confidential initial consultation. We will assess your case, clarify the scope of instruction, and provide a clear fee estimate.