About Us:
Johnson & Arrowsmith Medicolegal is a specialist consultancy providing high-quality medical expert evidence. Led by experienced advisers (formerly NCA Forensic Medical Advice Team), Johnson & Arrowsmith Medicolegal brings over 12 years combined experience and complementary expertise across the criminal, family, civil, and coronial justice systems.
Our Services:
We support instructing parties through:
- Free initial advice within 48 hours to assist with selecting and instructing the appropriate expert based on the requirements of the case
- Tailored expert witness services to suit the needs of the investigation at any stage
- Screening service for quick and cost-effective advice from an expert, helping you assess the feasibility of the case and assist with decision making
- Quality court-compliant medical expert witness reports
- Experienced case and expert coordination
- In-person and online training for investigators on the utilisation of medical experts in the CJS
We are set up as a small, specialist service rather than a volume-based provider. Our carefully selected panel of medical experts are highly qualified, accomplished, and experienced clinicians with medicolegal experience and/or training, giving you confidence in the quality of the expert evidence you receive. Each expert is actively practising within their field and brings many years of specialist knowledge, ensuring their opinions are informed by current clinical practice and up-to-date medical understanding.
Feedback:
"Nothing but positive feedback from me for our engagement. Both clearly very knowledgeable with a wide range of experience, and both great at communicating that experience and how it fits into our enquiry. Saved us a lot of time by providing resources to contact directly." - Detective Sergeant, Police Scotland
"What sets Johnson & Arrowsmith apart is the reliability and professionalism with which they handle the practical aspects of casework. Court arrangements, deadlines, and communication with instructing parties are managed with exceptional attention to detail, reducing administrative burden and ensuring cases progress smoothly. Their support allows me to remain fully focused on the scientific aspects of my role, confident that the logistical and procedural elements are in safe hands. Working with them feels like a true partnership, and their involvement consistently elevates both the process and the final output." - Expert in Forensic Toxicology
EXCLUSIVE 2026 TRAINING OFFER:
For a limited time, we are offering UK police forces a free 30-minute webinar on medical expert evidence. This covers topics such as: medical evidence gathering, expert advisers vs expert witnesses, terms of reference and instruction advice, expert reports and more. The aim is to provide investigators across departments such as major crime, CID, RASSO, and child protection with an overview into the value of medical expert evidence and support with instructions.
For more information, please visit: www.jamedicolegal.com or contact us via email: contact@jamedicolegal.com