What we do

At MLUK, compassion is the foundation of everything we do. Legal cases often bring people into unfamiliar, stressful and sometimes traumatic situations. Our clinicians take the time to listen without judgment, creating a safe space for clients to share their story in their own words. That understanding builds trust, encourages cooperation, and results in clearer and more accurate reports.

Our expert domains

At MLUK we specialise in providing the best psychiatric and psychological expert witnesses for a wide range of legal proceedings, our section 12 approved forensic psychiatrists, clinical and forensic psychologists provide independent, court-ready assessments across criminal, family, immigration, housing, and civil law. All reports are impartial, evidence-based, and tailored to meet UK legal standards.

Criminal Law

Psychiatric and psychological services for criminal cases, including fitness to plead assessments, diminished responsibility evaluations, sentencing advice and a range of specialised expert witness categories (arson, drug and forensic psychology). Reports are prepared by forensic psychiatrists and clinical/forensic psychologists, ensuring impartiality and adherence to UK legal standards.

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Family law

Parenting capacity, parental mental health, and child psychological assessments. Expertise in parental alienation, domestic violence, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and substance misuse. 

 

 

 

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Immigration assessments

Independent evaluations for asylum and immigration cases, including trauma, PTSD, IQ, and capacity. Reports comply with Home Office guidelines and cover torture, exploitation, domestic abuse, and deportation impact.


  

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Mental capacity
assessments

Capacity evaluations for litigation, property and finance, health and welfare, testamentary matters, and more. Focus on conditions such as dementia, learning disability, and brain injury.
 
 

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Personal injury
& clinical negligence

Psychological injury assessments, supported by a network of medical experts (orthopaedics, neurology, dentistry, plastic surgery). Reports establish causation, damages, treatment, and prognosis for courts and insurers.
 

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General private psychiatric
and psychological reports

Bespoke assessments for private clients, often available at short notice. Expertise in adult and old-age psychiatry, covering bipolar disorder, personality disorder, anxiety, PTSD, depression, panic attacks, and relationship difficulties.
 

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Expert witness reports
for tribunals

Specialist reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, UK Border Agency Tribunal, Employment Tribunals, Disability Tribunals, and others. Clear, expert evidence aligned with tribunal requirements.
 

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Expert witness reports
for housing disputes

Psychiatric and psychological evidence for housing cases, including possession, injunctions, and disrepair claims. Reports meet court standards and include recommendations for intervention.

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Specialist psychiatric and psychological assessments for parole board reports

Forensic and clinical experts provide risk and capacity assessments, treatment progress evaluations, and defensible evidence to support parole board decisions.
 

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What do we look
for in clinicians?

Expertise
Deep clinical knowledge and continuing professional development.

Empathy
The ability to build rapport and ensure clients feel heard.

Integrity
Commitment to impartiality and evidence-based practice.

Experience
Considerable clinical and expert witness expertise.

Practice
Current practice in healthcare in NHS or private.

Contact

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our services and how we can assist you.

We provide psychiatric, psychological and neuropsychological assessments across criminal, family, civil, immigration and tribunal matters. Our clinicians deliver reports that meet the specific requirements of each case.

Please use our online contact form, call 0800 689 0846 or email info@ml-uk.co.uk. We aim to respond promptly to all enquiries.

We begin with a consultation to understand the legal questions at stake. We then review relevant documents, conduct interviews and administer any necessary psychological tests. Our clinicians prepare a clear, concise report that addresses the court’s questions and offer recommendations for treatment or support. We keep solicitors informed at every stage.

Yes. MLUK mentors clinicians who wish to develop their expert witness practice. We provide training, supervision and peer review to ensure consistent quality.

Quality is ensured through a rigorous internal review process. Each report is peer reviewed ‑ by another expert to ensure accuracy, clarity and compliance with legal requirements. Our clinicians participate in regular training and remain current with the latest research.