Dr Leyland C SHEPPARD MA, MD, PhD (Cantab.), MRCP (UK), MRCPsych

Dr Leyland C SHEPPARD MA, MD, PhD (Cantab.), MRCP (UK), MRCPsych is a Consultant Psychiatrist expert specializing in adult psychiatry and medical psychotherapy. With a career encompassing extensive clinical and academic experience, he brings a nuanced understanding of psychiatric disorders and therapeutic interventions to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating psychiatric conditions, assessing treatment efficacy, and evaluating whether clinical standards were met in complex cases.

Dr. Sheppard has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving clinical negligence, personal injury, coroner’s court, occupational incapacity, and family law cases. His PhD (Cantab.) in Psychiatry, along with certifications such as MRCP (UK) and MRCPsych, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving mental health issues.