Medico-Legal Psychiatry
Dr Okon Umoh
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Umoh has extensive experience in Adult mental health, Neurodevelopmental conditions, Trauma and stress‑related disorders, Complex diagnostic presentations, and Medico‑legal reporting.
Dr Umoh has over 20 years of experience as an expert witness in psychiatry, covering personal injury, clinical negligence, mental capacity, and other areas of adult mental health.
His approach is rooted in providing clinical precision while maintaining the highest level of professional empathy and objectivity required for legal proceedings.
Types of Medico‑Legal reports we provide
Expert Witness Reports
Independent psychiatric evaluations for civil, family, and criminal proceedings. Reports are compliant with court standards and include clear diagnostic reasoning and functional impact.
Personal Injury Assessments
Assessment of psychological injury following accidents, trauma, or workplace incidents. Reports include diagnosis, causation, prognosis, and treatment recommendations.
Criminal Justice Reports
Consultant-led assessments for defendants or individuals involved in criminal proceedings, including risk assessments and diagnostic clarification for the court.
Employment Tribunal Opinions
Objective psychiatric evaluations for workplace disputes, discrimination cases, and fitness‑to‑work considerations under Equality Act frameworks.
Capacity Assessments
Where appropriate, we provide consultant‑signed assessments of mental capacity for legal, financial, or welfare decisions, ensuring robust evidence for decision-making processes.
What Instructing Parties Can Expect
