We are highly qualified international experts in fire safety science and engineering, providing research-based expert advice and related services to a wide range of private and public sector clients.

The Halliwell Fire Research team has extensive experience in providing expert witness services for litigation, advising on product development, undertaking applied research in the areas of fire, evacuation, and risk-related topics, and conducting specialist reviews of engineering designs.

We are known for our proven track record, research-driven excellence, and interdisciplinary brilliance over a wide spectrum of fire science and engineering needs.

Our Team

Our experts have previously worked for product manufacturers, engineering consulting companies, in universities, as well as research institutes and fire testing laboratories. We are based in Auckland, New Zealand, and are part of the Halliwell network of experts around the world.

Our experts shape the industry and are heavily involved with international standard bodies developing the next generation of tools and practices, including International Organization for Standardization (ISO TC92 Fire Safety) and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.

What We Do

Expert Advisory Services

We assist in both civil and criminal legal cases by preparing expert reports, participating in expert conferences and tribunals, and appearing in court proceedings.

Applied Research
We advise and undertake commissioned research on specialist topics related to fire safety, including work within the built, infrastructure, and natural environments. Our specialty is applied research with a pragmatic, real-world focus. We often collaborate with other research teams in universities and institutes

Product Research and Development
We advise on relevant standards and fire test methods required for building code compliance and liaise with test laboratories on your behalf. We also help to develop cost-effective solutions to get your product to market

Specialist Reviews
We provide independent expert reviews related to fire safety in the built environment, product and material performance in fire, as well as evacuation. We can assist with drafting and auditing technical literature, provide building code and standards support, writing technical content for industry publications, and providing expert advice for advanced fire and evacuation modeling

Fire Safety Engineering
We offer a broad range of expertise in fire safety engineering including traditional design and construction support services, performance-based approaches to tackle unique and complex projects, analysis of breach of contract claims related to design and construction of fire protection and life safety systems.

Fire Investigation Training
We offer a full range of fire investigation and safety training seminars and can customize the experience to support your professional development needs, whether it be online or face-to-face training spanning a few hours to a few days.

Fire and Toxicological Research
Capable of developing and executing complex research plans aimed at addressing emerging issues in fire protection engineering and toxicological sciences.

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We are committed to providing honest, independent and reliable service in the passive fire protection market. We ensure that commercial, industrial and residential buildings and their occupants are protected through correct design and effective installation of passive fire protection solutions and adhere to regulatory building codes.

We specialize in passive design and specification, construction monitoring, consulting for multiple utility providers, and commercial construction. We can serve as expert witnesses and provide support at various stages of litigation, even after settlement. In addition, we often speak at industry events and offer training to companies and councils.

Our Team

We are an independent team of specialists working with architects, council, constructors and asset managers. As industry experts, we collaborate with construction design teams to ensure the compliance and safety of the building.

We also provide independent professional advice on correct solutions and options specific to your applications, protections and budgetary requirements. At each step of the process, we offer reliable solutions—from consulting on passive fire protection and site inspection surveys, to a complete specified, designed and signed off solution.

With our extensive knowledge and experience, we have proven the ability to understand the systems and products in the market, including compliance and limitations.

Halliwell provides valuable insights and expertise to help companies manage risk, understand liability, and make informed decisions. When you have questions about why and how a loss happens, you can trust our professional technical investigations to provide answers and information about cause, risks, and liability.

In Australia and New Zealand, this team was established in 1997 as a fire scene investigation company and evolved over time into a national technical investigation. We have five locations in Australia and three in New Zealand.

We forensically investigate incidents and provide information that insurers and other businesses rely on to make informed decisions.

Our Team

We are a team of highly respected industry specialists at the forefront of our disciplines, acknowledged throughout Australia and New Zealand as experts in forensic fire and technical investigations.

Our senior forensic investigators must meet tertiary qualifications in Forensic Science, maintain their ANZIIF accreditation and have five years practical experience investigating property, vehicle, marine, plant and equipment fires. Many have tertiary qualifications in chemistry, public safety and electrical trades.

The forensic engineers on our team are tertiary qualified, have 10 years or more experience in their specialty and must complete our investigative technique program. Specialties include electrical, solar, mechatronics and chemical.

Our factual investigators are licensed, hold ANZIIF accreditation and five years of experience in technical investigation.