Mr. Philip Banfield, CEng FIMMM

Mr. Philip Banfield, CEng FIMMM is an Electrical Engineering expert specializing in electrical fires investigation and risk assessments. With a career spanning domestic and industrial electrical wiring, electrical industrial engineering, and machinery safety, he brings a robust technical framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating electrical failures, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether proper risk assessments were conducted.

Mr. Banfield has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving electrical engineering disputes and industrial safety cases. His BTEC National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, along with certifications such as the Institute of Mining Electrical, Mechanical Engineers Certificate and NEBOSH General Certificate, 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 electrical systems and safety compliance.