Electrical Forensic Consultants Ltd was established by Jaryd Richards with a singular purpose: to provide independent, impartial and technically robust expert witness services in relation to electrical installations, compliance, workmanship and technical disputes.

With over 20 years' experience within the electrical industry, Jaryd Richards established Electrical Forensic Consultants Ltd to provide independent electrical expert witness services, forensic investigations and technical reporting in relation to electrical installations, workmanship, compliance and technical disputes.

Drawing upon extensive experience in electrical inspection, testing and fault investigation, Jaryd specialises in the forensic examination of electrical installations, combining practical expertise with a structured and evidence-led approach. Every instruction is approached with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring opinions are formed through careful inspection, electrical testing, documentary review and objective technical analysis.

Recognising the significance that expert evidence can have within legal proceedings, Jaryd is committed to producing reports that are clear, balanced and capable of assisting solicitors, insurers, tribunals and the courts in understanding complex electrical matters.

Professional Philosophy

At Electrical Forensic Consultants Ltd, we believe that the role of an expert witness extends far beyond technical knowledge.

An expert witness is entrusted with providing independent opinion evidence founded upon experience, recognised industry standards and the available facts. Every conclusion must withstand scrutiny, remain free from bias and assist the Court or Tribunal in reaching an informed decision.

Our philosophy is simple:

Evidence must always come before opinion.

Professional Background

Jaryd has developed extensive practical experience across domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations, with particular expertise in:

• Electrical inspection and testing

• Investigation of electrical defects and failures

• Assessment of workmanship and installation quality

• Compliance with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)

• Fault diagnosis and forensic investigation

• Technical reporting

This practical foundation enables complex electrical issues to be investigated methodically and explained clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Expert Witness Practice

Jaryd has completed specialist Expert Witness training through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), strengthening his understanding of the responsibilities placed upon experts providing opinion evidence within legal proceedings.

Every instruction is undertaken with an appreciation that an expert witness owes an overriding duty to the Court or Tribunal. That duty supersedes any obligation to the party providing instructions and requires complete independence, objectivity and impartiality throughout every stage of an investigation.

This principle underpins every inspection, report and opinion produced by Electrical Forensic Consultants Ltd.

Professional Credentials

• Over 20 years' experience within the electrical industry

• NICEIC Approved Contractor

• Qualified Electrical Inspector & Tester

• Specialist Expert Witness training through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

• Extensive knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)

• Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Professional Values

Independence

Our opinions are formed solely from the available evidence and are never influenced by the interests of the instructing party.

Integrity

Every opinion is supported by technical evidence, recognised standards and professional judgement.

Objectivity

We provide balanced, impartial opinions that fairly consider all available facts, regardless of whether they support or undermine the position of the instructing party.

Clarity

Technical matters should be communicated in a clear, concise and understandable manner, enabling informed decisions to be made by solicitors, insurers and the courts.

Professional Commitment

Electrical Forensic Consultants Ltd accepts instructions only where the matters in dispute fall within our recognised area of expertise. This ensures every opinion we provide is supported by the appropriate technical knowledge, practical experience and professional judgement.

Where specialist expertise from another discipline is required, we will advise accordingly and, where appropriate, recommend that an appropriately qualified expert is instructed.