Led by clinicians

Trusted by courts

MLUK delivers high-quality psychiatry and psychology reports across criminal, family and civil cases. Our team combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the legal process to provide impartial and reliable assessments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clinical expertise

We believe that justice requires a clear understanding of mental health. As practising clinicians who serve as expert witnesses, we provide the psychiatric and psychological assessments that courts rely on to answer key questions:

  • Did mental illness influence a person's behaviour?
  • Is an individual fit to stand trial?
  • How has trauma affected an individual or their family, and what support do they need?
  • Can a parent with mental illness provide good enough parenting to their child?
  • How much has an injury contributed to psychiatric illness?
  • How much future risk does an individual pose?
  • Does an individual have litigation capacity and what support might they need in proceedings?
  • How has a child been affected by parental mental disorder or substance use?

By combining clinical expertise with legal insight, MLUK delivers these evaluations with compassion, precision and an unwavering commitment to fairness.

What makes us unique?

Led by real clinicians

MLUK is led by our founders and practising forensic psychiatrists, with every report being held to the same standards. They understand both the science of mental health and courtroom realities because they experience them every day.

Built for the whole picture

From criminal and family law, to personal injury, housing, immigration cases; from Parole Board to First Tier Tribunals; our nationwide network delivers expert psychiatric, psychological and neuropsychological assessments tailored to the specifics of each case.

Quality you can feel confident in

Solicitors and courts across the UK can trust us to deliver reports on time and to the highest standard.

Here for you at every step

Behind every case is a human story. We treat people with respect and empathy throughout the process, building trust and cooperation that lead to more reliable insights.

What we do

At MLUK we specialise in providing expert psychiatric and psychological services across a range of legal proceedings. We adhere to legal aid rates, and provide competitive rates for private paying clients. Our clinical team offers:

Criminal law
services

Expert evaluations to assess fitness to plead, intent and availability of mental disorder defences. Our reports assist the Court in understanding the role of mental disorder on offending, and in sentencing mentally disordered offenders. We make recommendations for treatment and liaise with treatment services if needed.

Family law
services

Sensitive assessments of parenting capacity, parental mental health and children's well-being. We help courts make informed decisions about custody, contact and care.

Civil law
services

We provide expertise in personal injury, employment, immigration, clinical negligence and housing cases, documenting the psychological and psychiatric effects of trauma, accidents, unsafe living conditions or medical negligence. Our clear, practical recommendations support rehabilitation and guide fair outcomes.

Parole board
& Tribunals

We provide expert evaluations of individuals, assessing mental state, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment progress, and suitability for release or continued detention. Our reports offer independent, evidence-based opinions that assist decision makers, such as tribunal panels and parole boards, in determining whether individuals meet the legal and clinical criteria for discharge or conditional release. Our reports are impartial and adhere to professional and legal standards.  

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Client testimonials

Our clients appreciate our professionalism and care. Here are what solicitors have said about working with us:

On any occasion when we have needed a psychiatric or mental capacity report completed, MLUK have always been extremely prompt in responding to any such requests and have quickly allocated the report, provided a quote for completion, and kept us informed at all stages. Even when we have needed a parole board report prepared at very short notice MLUK have been extremely flexible and explored all options available to help us within the required timescales. I would not hesitate to recommend contacting MLUK for assistance.

Dylan
HMPPS

I have instructed psychiatrists at MLUK for a number of years, particularly in respect of serious and complex cases. Their reports are of an extremely high standard compared to others I’ve seen. They are prepared quickly and always within the timescales set by the Court. The administrative team are exceptionally friendly and helpful. I will always instruct MLUK to prepare psychiatric reports for my clients in the future.

Carrie Gilgun
Partner Forbes Solicitors

I just wanted to say thank you for the service I received from your team. I was really grateful for how swiftly the request was dealt with/resolved and also with the final product. Without your doctors’ input, the defence would have portrayed the defendant very differently. Your evidence was fair and reasonable, both the investigation team and prosecution counsel were really impressed with the written evidence and the jury responded well to the oral evidence given. I will definitely recommend MLUK to other Homicide teams. 

C. Smith
West Midlands Police

As an organisation, we use the services of MLUK experts on an almost weekly basis. We find their service to be highly professional and efficient. The quality of their reports is excellent. They are always more than willing to accommodate our needs. Our clients are always made to feel comfortable and at ease by the professional medical experts. The high standard and expert knowledge of medical reports for civil matters cannot be faulted and I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for an efficient and knowledgeable medical agency.

Emma O'Hare
Shelter UK

My “go to” company for psychiatric & psychology reports. They are quick to respond to requests, from initial enquiry to attending upon my clients and producing reports. Support personnel and the Doctors themselves are all very approachable and nothing is too much trouble for them. They have assisted me to navigate through cases numerous times, and I know not to be embarrassed or frightened of asking a question for advice, no matter how basic it may sound.

Garry Leave
Associate, Farleys Solicitors LLP

Our commitment
to compassionate,
expert-led psychiatric
and psychological services

MLUK was born from a belief that expert witness services should be humane as well as rigorous. We are clinicians first and that's what makes our reports different.

We support the court process with clear, balanced evidence, and we mentor the next generation of expert clinicians. We never judge our clients; instead we provide a calm, safe space for them to share their story. We always deliver on time and stand by the quality of our work.

What do we look 
for in clinicians?

We invite clinicians who share our values to work with us. We look for professionals who:

  • Have deep clinical expertise and current practising experience
  • Demonstrate compassion and empathy when working with clients
  • Communicate clearly and objectively in both interviews and written reports
  • Embrace continuous learning and openness to peer review and mentorship

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

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Join our expert witness team

If you are interested in undertaking psychiatric and psychological work - often alongside your clinical role in the NHS or private sector - we would love to hear from you. We are always looking to recruit outstanding professionals in the following specialties:

Adult Psychiatrists
CAMHS Psychiatrists
Neuropsychiatrists
Adult Psychologists
CAMHS Psychologists
Neuropsychologists

Please note: these are the only expert-witness services we provide, and we currently accept enquiries only from professionals in the above specialties.

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