For Psychiatrists & Clinicians

Bring your expertise
to the medico-legal arena.

Denman & Partners supports experienced consultant psychiatrists in building a rewarding expert witness practice — handling the administration, legal coordination and client relationships so you can focus on what you do best.

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About the Opportunity

Expert witness work, properly supported

Medico-legal work offers experienced psychiatrists a stimulating complement to clinical practice — but getting started, managing instructions and maintaining quality can be daunting alongside a busy NHS role.

At Denman & Partners, we take care of everything around the expert work, so you can concentrate on producing high-quality, impartial psychiatric reports. Whether you are new to expert witness work or an experienced practitioner looking for a more organised and supported framework, we would like to hear from you.

How We Support You

What Denman & Partners offers

Everything you need to practise as a medico-legal expert — without the administrative burden.

Instruction Management

We handle all incoming instructions, appointments, correspondence with solicitors and third-party agencies, and manage your caseload — from initial enquiry through to delivery of the report.

Legal & Procedural Guidance

Our solicitor co-Managing Partner provides guidance on CPR Part 35, report structure, and court procedures — ensuring every report meets the standards required for its purpose.

Mentorship & Peer Support

New to medico-legal work? Our experienced partners provide mentorship, peer review and guidance as you develop your practice. You are never working in isolation.

Fee Management

We manage fee agreements, invoicing and payment follow-up. You focus on the clinical work; we ensure you are paid promptly and fairly for your time.

Quality Assurance

Every report goes through a review process before delivery. We check for compliance with instructing requirements and CPR standards, providing a second pair of eyes before the report leaves our hands.

Profile & Referrals

We actively market your expertise to solicitors and agencies, manage your profile and help build your referral base — so you benefit from our established relationships and reputation.

Who We're Looking For

The right fit

We are looking to grow our panel of psychiatric experts across a range of specialisms. Whether you are an experienced expert witness or a consultant considering medico-legal work for the first time, we want to hear from you.

  • Consultant psychiatrists with active NHS or independent clinical practice
  • Specialists across all areas of general adult, forensic, and liaison psychiatry
  • Clinicians with expertise in eating disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, personality disorders or psychotherapy
  • Those new to expert witness work who are willing to develop their practice with our support
  • Experienced experts seeking a more structured, well-administered framework for their medico-legal work
  • A commitment to impartiality and to the overriding duty to the court

Specialisms of particular interest

Child Psychiatry Old Age Psychiatry General Adult Psychiatry Forensic Psychiatry Medical Psychotherapy ADHD & Autism Learning Disabilities Liaison Psychiatry Addiction Psychiatry Perinatal Psychiatry

"We are committed to supporting experts at every stage of their medico-legal career — from first report to courtroom."

Rachael Cubberley, Partner & Business Development Lead

Getting Started

How joining works

A straightforward process from initial conversation to your first instruction.

1

Initial Conversation

Get in touch with Rachael to discuss your background, interests and what you are looking for from medico-legal work. No commitment required.

2

Onboarding

We agree terms, take a copy of your CV and credentials, and talk through the types of instructions that suit your specialism and availability.

3

First Instruction

We match you to a suitable case and brief you fully before you accept. We are on hand throughout your first instruction to answer any questions.

4

Building Your Practice

As your confidence and profile grow, we work with you to develop your areas of focus and increase the volume and complexity of instructions.

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Talk to us

If you are a consultant psychiatrist interested in expert witness work — whether you are just starting out or already experienced — we would love to hear from you. Rachael Cubberley leads our expert recruitment and will be happy to have an informal conversation.

Rachael Cubberley

Rachael Cubberley

Partner & Business Development Lead

Rachael leads expert recruitment and business development at Denman & Partners. She is the principal contact for clinicians interested in joining our expert panel.

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