# Computer Forensics Lab

> UK digital forensics experts based in Finchley, London. We provide court-admissible mobile phone forensics, e-discovery, data recovery and expert witness services to solicitors, law firms, private investigators, company directors and local authorities across England. Established 2007.

Computer Forensics Lab Ltd is registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO ZB395023), is an approved supplier on the UK Government Digital Marketplace, and follows UK National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) guidelines and ISO 17025 standards. Our findings are relied upon in UK Crown Courts and tribunals. Founder Joseph Naghdi has appeared as a contributing digital forensics expert in a BBC documentary and on Discovery+ / Amazon Prime's "999 Murder Calling".

## Contact

- Customer service: +44 207 164 6915
- Sales: +44 207 164 6971
- Email: info@computerforensicslab.co.uk
- Address: Euro House, 133 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London N3 1LJ, United Kingdom
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:00 (GMT/BST)
- Legal name: Computer Forensics Lab Ltd
- VAT: GB409290692
- Founded: 2007

## Services

- [Mobile Phone Forensics](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/mobile-phone-forensics/): Forensic extraction and analysis of smartphones using Cellebrite, GreyKey and other industry tools. Recovers deleted messages, call logs, WhatsApp chats, photos, location data and app activity.
- [E-Discovery and E-Disclosure](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/digital-forensics-services/electronic-discovery-solutions-london-uk/): Secure, search and organise electronic data from hard disks, laptops and digital media to assist lawyers and investigators.
- [Computer Expert Witness](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/digital-forensics-services/computer-expert-witness/): Authoritative expert witness reports for criminal defence, prosecution and civil litigation, admissible in UK courts.
- [Forensic Data Recovery](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/digital-forensics-services/forensic-data-recovery/): Recovery from dead, damaged, PIN-protected and encrypted mobile phones, hard drives, tablets, memory sticks, MacBooks and Surface Pros.
- [Cell Site Analysis](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/digital-forensics-services/cell-site-analysis/): Locate and verify mobile device movements via cell tower data, used as evidence in serious criminal proceedings.
- [Hacking and Cybercrime Investigation](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/computer-hacking-mobile-hacking-how-to-deal-with-it-and-what-to-do/): Investigate hacking, data theft, IP theft and cyber-misuse, with reports for prosecution, civil claim or insurance.
- [Social Media and WhatsApp Forensics](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/social-media-forensics-methods-challenges-how-it-helps-civil-criminal-litigants/): Verify, compare and recover deleted conversations on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, SnapChat and X.
- [Employee Data Theft Investigation](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/forensic-it-services-critical-areas-2/): Screen cloud storage, company devices and CCTV for data leakage, IP theft and industrial espionage.
- [Matrimonial Investigations](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/digital-forensics-services/matrimonial-investigations/): Discreet, court-admissible digital forensics in family law cases.
- [Incident Response](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/digital-forensics-services/what-is-incident-response/): Rapid response to security breaches, with evidence preservation and guidance for regulators and litigation.
- [Penetration Testing](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/digital-forensics-services/penetration-testing/): Test IT infrastructure for vulnerabilities and harden security against hackers and data thieves.
- OSINT and Due Diligence: Open Source Intelligence investigations and pre-litigation due diligence with verified, sourced and reportable findings.

## Typical clients

- Solicitors and law firms
- Local authorities and councils
- Private investigators
- Company directors
- Police and law enforcement
- Employment tribunals
- Insurance companies
- Banking institutions
- Auditors and accountants
- Family and divorce lawyers
- Small and medium businesses
- Private individuals

## Methodology and standards

- Chain of custody maintained throughout acquisition, preservation and access via monitoring, logging, auditing and alerting
- Reports compliant with NPCC guidelines and ISO 17025 accreditation standards
- Independent and impartial, with clear conflict-of-interest policies
- Internal peer review on all investigations
- GDPR compliant data handling
- Findings admissible in UK Crown Courts, county courts and tribunals

## Key articles and guides

- [Exploring the role of computer forensics experts in upholding justice in the UK](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/exploring-the-crucial-role-of-computer-forensics-experts-in-upholding-justice-in-the-uk/)
- [The value of computer forensics in civil and criminal litigation](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/value-of-computer-forensics-in-civil-and-criminal-litigation/)
- [Guide to WhatsApp evidence admissibility](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/guide-to-whatsapp-evidence-admissibility/)
- [WhatsApp Forensics: 2025 Guide to Tools, Challenges and Evidence Recovery](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/whatsapp-forensics-2025-guide-to-tools-challenges-and-evidence-recovery/)
- [Digital forensics chain of custody guide](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/digital-forensics-chain-of-custody-guide/)
- [Mobile Phone Physical Data Extraction](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/mobile-phone-physical-data-extraction-and-recovery-in-digital-forensics-examinations/)
- [Forensic imaging explained: reliable evidence for UK courts](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/forensic-imaging-explained-reliable-evidence-for-uk-courts/)
- [Penetration testing: a clear guide for UK legal teams](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/penetration-testing-a-clear-guide-for-uk-legal-teams/)
- [How to choose a digital forensics company](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-digital-forensics-company/)
- [How to report a data breach: UK compliance guide](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/how-to-report-a-data-breach-uk-compliance-guide/)

## Founder

- Joseph Naghdi — Digital Forensics Expert and Computer Expert Witness
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnaghdi/)
- [Professional website](https://naghdi.com/)
- [About Computer Forensics Lab](https://computerforensicslab.co.uk/about-computer-forensics-lab/)
- Featured as contributing digital forensics expert in BBC documentary and Discovery+ / Amazon Prime "999 Murder Calling"
- Tooling expertise: EnCase, Cellebrite, GreyKey, Magnet Axiom, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), Helix, Kali Linux

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