Environmental Forensics Analysis

At Leeder Analytical, our NATA-accredited laboratory provides specialized environmental forensics services designed to identify, characterize, and trace environmental contaminants for legal proceedings, insurance claims, and regulatory investigations.

From chemical fingerprinting and age-dating of releases to source identification and contamination pathway analysis, our state-of-the-art instrumentation and accredited methods ensure precise, court-admissible results.

Whether you’re investigating contaminated sites, verifying liability claims, or supporting legal proceedings, we deliver actionable insights that empower evidence-based decisions.

Why Choose Leeder Analytical for Environmental Forensics?

At Leeder Analytical, we transform complex analytical data into clear scientific evidence that supports legal proceedings, ensures regulatory compliance, and resolves environmental disputes. By combining advanced instrumentation, forensic expertise, and a rigorous chain of custody approach, we deliver results that stand up in court.

Here’s what sets our Environmental Forensics services apart:

  • Our scientists have extensive experience in environmental investigations and legal proceedings
  • Expert interpretation that translates technical findings into clear, defensible conclusions
  • Comprehensive chain of custody documentation and secure evidence handling
  • Court-recognized analytical methods and expert witness testimony capabilities

Key Benefits of Our Environmental Forensics Services:

  • Scientific Evidence Development: Establish definitive chemical fingerprints, contamination timelines, and source attribution for environmental incidents
  • Legal & Regulatory Support: Obtain court-admissible analytical evidence and expert testimony for environmental litigation
  • Historical Reconstruction: Determine timing and sequence of contamination events through advanced chemical analysis
  • Comprehensive Documentation: Receive detailed, legally-defensible reports that support litigation, insurance claims, and regulatory proceedings

Our Environmental Forensics Capabilities:

  1. Chemical Fingerprinting & Source Identification:
    • Advanced chemical signature analysis for contaminant source tracking
    • Multi-component forensic analysis of complex environmental mixtures
    • Age-dating of chemical releases and contamination events
    • Pattern recognition and statistical analysis of environmental data
  2. Specialized Environmental Forensics Techniques:
    • Isotope ratio analysis for source differentiation
    • Biomarker analysis for age-dating and source identification
    • Weathering pattern analysis and degradation studies
    • Transport pathway analysis and fate assessment

Who We Work With:

Our services support a diverse clientele, including:

  • Legal Professionals: Providing expert testimony and analytical evidence for environmental litigation
  • Insurance Companies: Supporting claim investigations and liability assessments
  • Environmental Consultants: Delivering specialized analytical services for complex site investigations
  • Government Agencies: Assisting with regulatory enforcement and contamination investigations
  • Property Developers: Supporting due diligence and liability assessments
  • Industrial Clients: Helping resolve environmental disputes and liability issues

Why Leading Organizations Trust Leeder Analytical:

Respected legal firms, insurance companies, and regulatory bodies choose Leeder Analytical because we consistently deliver court-admissible evidence. Our track record in environmental forensics reflects our commitment to scientific rigor, chain of custody integrity, and clear communication.

Some of the organizations we’ve worked with includes:

  • Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
  • Department of Defence
  • Major Insurance Companies
  • Leading Environmental Law Firms

Case Study: Environmental Contamination Source Investigation

The Challenge: A property developer needed to identify historical sources of soil contamination to establish liability and support insurance claims.

Our Approach: We employed advanced chemical fingerprinting and age-dating techniques to characterize multiple contaminant sources and establish a timeline of releases.

The Result: Our analysis provided court-admissible evidence that successfully identified responsible parties and supported the client’s insurance claim resolution.

Environmental Forensics Reports & Deliverables:

Our comprehensive forensic reports include:

  • Analytical Methodology & Quality Assurance: Detailed documentation of analytical procedures, chain of custody, and quality control measures ensuring legal defensibility
  • Forensic Data Analysis & Interpretation: Expert assessment of chemical signatures, temporal patterns, and source characteristics, presented clearly for legal proceedings
  • Expert Opinions & Conclusions: Professional interpretation of findings and expert opinions suitable for legal proceedings and insurance claims

Get in Touch Ready to discuss your environmental forensics requirements? Contact Leeder Analytical today.

Phone+613 9481 4167
Emailenquiries@leeder-analytical.com

Our team is ready to support your environmental assessment and monitoring needs with rapid, reliable, and comprehensive analytical services.

CONTACT US

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To talk to our team regarding our services, please call 03 9481 4167