Uncovering Truth Through Scientific Excellence
At Leeder Analytical, we support the legal, insurance, and investigative communities by providing specialised chemical forensics and analytical investigation services. With over 25 years of experience, we help professionals uncover crucial evidence and establish scientific facts for legal proceedings and insurance claims.
Why Partner with Leeder Analytical?
- Forensic Expertise: Deep understanding of chemical analysis in forensic investigations and legal proceedings.
- Advanced Analytical Capabilities: State-of-the-art instrumentation for precise analysis of unknown substances, contaminants, and chemical evidence.
- Legal Compliance: NATA accredited under ISO17025, ensuring evidence integrity and analytical reliability.
- Expert Testimony: Qualified professionals available for expert witness testimony and case consultation.
- Chain of Custody: Rigorous procedures ensuring evidence security and documentation.
Our Forensic Services Include:
Unknown Substance Identification
We analyse residues, powders, stains, or unknown liquids using advanced instrumentation to determine chemical composition – crucial for criminal investigations, insurance disputes, and contamination claims.
Fire Debris and Accelerant Analysis
Our team investigates suspicious fire scenes using targeted techniques such as gas chromatography analysis to detect accelerants, volatile residues, and combustion by-products.
Product Tampering and Authenticity Testing
We assess suspected product interference, including contamination or substitution, with support from high-sensitivity methods like LC-MS/MS, ideal for detecting trace adulterants and foreign substances.
Environmental Contamination Investigations
We conduct source tracking and liability assessments for spills, leaks, or illegal dumping using environmental forensic testing and hydrocarbon fingerprinting.
Failure and Degradation Analysis
Chemical and structural evaluation of failed materials or components to uncover root causes, especially useful in insurance and product liability cases.
Document and Ink Analysis
We investigate altered or fraudulent documents by chemically profiling inks, papers, and solvents, using non-destructive and micro-analytical techniques.
Microscopic and Trace Evidence Analysis
We examine fibres, residues, or particles using appropriate chemical and spectroscopic methods, including targeted detection through GC/MS and LC-MS/MS techniques.
Expert Consultation and Testimony
Our experienced chemists provide expert reports, technical guidance, and court-admissible testimony across civil, criminal, and industrial investigations.
Common Investigation Scenarios
- Insurance Claims: Chemical analysis to verify claim validity and determine cause of damage.
- Criminal Investigations: Scientific analysis of chemical evidence in criminal cases.
- Industrial Accidents: Investigation of chemical incidents and contamination events.
- Product Liability: Analysis of product defects and contamination cases.
- Environmental Incidents: Chemical source tracking and contamination investigation.
- Quality Disputes: Resolution of chemical composition and quality issues.
- Intellectual Property: Chemical analysis for patent infringement cases.
Establish Scientific Facts for Your Investigation
Partner with Leeder Analytical for reliable, court-admissible chemical analysis and expert testimony.
