Our History
Halliwell Forensics is built on the rich heritage of Zetetech Forensics, which was founded by our current Managing Director, Lee Masson, in 2009 providing the same levels of specialist expertise and service as Halliwell Forensics does today.
Expert Investigators
Our Managing Director Lee Masson is highly qualified and vastly experienced in forensic investigations.
He has investigated a variety of land-based incidents of fire and explosions, escapes of water and other fluids in commercial and domestic buildings, vehicles and aircraft.
He has extensive marine fire and explosion investigations experience of incidents involving the whole gamut of water-borne vessels.
He is joined by Dr Andrew Collins, our Senior Associate. Andrew is an internationally recognised academic in electrochemistry, a commissioned officer in the Royal Navy Reserve and now boasts extensive experience in forensic investigations.
He has investigated a variety of cases including domestic dwellings, vehicle fires, and fires involving industrial machinery.
His investigation experience spans an expanse of causes that include manufacturers’ defects, accidental triggers, improper installation/repair as well as criminal activities.
Our Associate, Aaron Edwards holds a First-Class Bachelor of Science degree with honours in Forensic Investigation from Bournemouth University.
He has worked as an examiner in traditional crime scene laboratories, as a forensic specialist in British American Tobacco’s anti illicit trade laboratory and as a scientific advisor to the London Fire Brigade, where delivered various training courses on several subjects ranging from fire investigation to the dangers of hazardous materials.