What HKA does

HKA is a privately held global consultancy providing expert witness testimony, dispute resolution, and litigation support across complex commercial, construction, and government contract matters. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, the firm operates 45+ offices in 17 countries with 500+ experts spanning 250+ disciplines, including forensic accounting, quantum analysis, IP valuation, construction claims, cybersecurity, and environmental forensics. Its client base spans law firms, in-house corporate counsel, government agencies, and contractors across more than 20 verticals — aerospace and defense, nuclear energy, transportation infrastructure, oil and gas, technology/media/telecoms, and financial services among them. Notable engagements include InterDigital v. Lenovo (SEP-FRAND arbitration), Sydney Metro infrastructure advisory, U.S. Department of Defense matters, and recovered outcomes such as AU$692 million in the Santos v. Fluor case.

The firm's core technology stack centers on the proprietary CRUX research database covering nearly 1,700 global projects with over $2.247 trillion in capital expenditure, used for evidence-based claims and dispute analysis. HKA also deploys specialized tools for blockchain transaction tracing, AI-enhanced threat hunting, environmental DNA sequencing, and the Nuix Neo Discover platform with Continuous Active Learning for defensible document review. Sub-brands include HKA Tech and the HKA Training Academy. Revenue is generated entirely through project-based professional services engagements — expert witness fees, consulting, and specialized forensic work — with pricing not publicly disclosed. GTM is relationship-driven B2B, executed through referrals, industry conferences (e.g., OPEN de Arbitraje 2026), and thought-leadership publications such as CRUX Insight.

HKA has pursued a sustained U.S.-focused roll-up strategy, acquiring The Kenrich Group (2019), TM Financial Forensics (2022), and ASQ Consulting Group (2023), with the most recent deal materially expanding its IP/FRAND and ITC litigation capabilities. The firm is recognized as #1 in the Lexology Index Construction Report for nine consecutive years and Top 3 in Global Arbitration Review's GAR 100 Expert Witness Power Index for three consecutive years. A planned leadership transition in June 2026 brought in Steve Culp as CEO, with founder-era leader Renny Borhan moving to Strategic Adviser to the Board, positioning the firm for its next phase of growth.

Name

HKA

Legal name

HKA Global Holdings Limited

Website

https://hka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution Consulting

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Litigation Support & Expert Witness (Valuation-Related) (BPAHANAG), Litigation & Dispute Valuation (damages, shareholder disputes) (FSAEAHAI), EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Expert witness services
• Dispute resolution consulting
• Construction claims management
• Forensic accounting services
• Litigation support consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Expert Witness Services: HKA provides expert witness testimony and analysis for legal proceedings including arbitration, litigation, and regulatory investigations. Revenue is generated through engagement fees for expert analysis, testimony, and advisory services.
2. Claims & Dispute Management Consulting: Consulting services for construction claims analysis, claims governance frameworks, and dispute avoidance. Revenue generated through project-based consulting engagements.
3. Business Valuation Services: Independent business valuation assessments for disputes, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. Revenue through engagement-based professional fees.
4. Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Services: Cybersecurity penetration testing, blockchain forensics, incident response, and cryptocurrency investigations. Revenue through specialized service engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HKA is an independent global consultancy providing expert witness testimony, dispute resolution, and litigation support services to law firms, corporations, and government agencies. The firm delivers multidisciplinary advisory across construction claims, forensic accounting, international arbitration, intellectual property, cybersecurity, environmental forensics, and government contracting, supported by a proprietary CRUX research database covering nearly 1,700 global projects.

Product overview

HKA is a professional services firm offering a comprehensive suite of expert witness, dispute resolution, and litigation support services. The portfolio includes core advisory services in risk mitigation and dispute resolution, supplemented by specialized offerings such as CRUX Insight (proprietary claims research), Business Valuation, Construction Claims & Dispute Management, Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Data & Advanced Analytics, eDiscovery, Forensic Accounting, Intellectual Property Services, and International Arbitration. The firm operates across 45+ offices in 17 countries with over 500 experts spanning 250+ disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HKA Tech: Technology-focused division of HKA
• HKA Training Academy

Products and services

• Risk Mitigation and Dispute Resolution Advisory HKA's core advisory offering providing independent expert witness testimony, dispute resolution, and litigation support across construction, forensic accounting, economic damages, and international arbitration.
• CRUX Insight Proprietary research program that identifies the most prevalent causes of claims and disputes in construction and engineering projects, covering nearly 1,700 global projects with over $2.247 trillion in capital expenditure.
• Business Valuation Authoritative assessments of businesses, intellectual property, and stakeholder interests for litigation, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.
• Construction Claims and Dispute Management Comprehensive claims analysis, claims governance, and dispute avoidance services for construction and engineering projects, including expert determination and alternative dispute resolution.
• Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Cybersecurity penetration testing, blockchain and cryptocurrency tracing, cyber incident response, and digital forensics services including threat intelligence.
• Data and Advanced Analytics Data analytics services using SQL, Python, machine learning, AI applications, statistical analysis, and visualization tools to process and analyze large datasets.
• eDiscovery End-to-end digital evidence lifecycle support using Nuix Neo Discover for forensically sound data collection, AI-driven review, and defensible data analysis.
• Forensic Accounting Expert forensic accounting services including financial analysis, asset tracing, fraud investigation, and expert witness testimony in commercial disputes and regulatory matters.
• Intellectual Property Services IP valuation and damages analysis including patent infringement, FRAND royalty rates, ITC Section 337 investigations, licensing strategy, and trademark valuation.
• International Arbitration Expert witness and dispute resolution services for commercial and investor-state arbitrations, including quantum of damages, delay analysis, and forensic accounting across multiple sectors.
• Antitrust and Competition Expert economic and financial analysis for antitrust and competition disputes and regulatory matters.
• Class Actions Expert analysis and testimony in class action litigation matters.
• Commercial Litigation Expert witness and consulting services for commercial litigation disputes across multiple industries.
• Construction Delay and Disruption Analysis of delay and disruption in construction projects for claims preparation, defense, and dispute resolution.
• Construction Quantum Quantum analysis and damages quantification for construction disputes and claims.
• Digital Forensics and Investigations Digital evidence collection, forensic analysis, and investigative services for litigation and regulatory matters.
• Economic Damages Economic damages quantification for litigation and arbitration matters.
• Environmental Environmental forensics, contamination assessment, and ESG-related dispute services.
• Financial Crime Compliance Financial crime investigations and regulatory compliance advisory services.
• Forensic Engineering, Architectural and Scientific Forensic engineering, architectural, and scientific analysis for construction and infrastructure disputes.
• Government Contracting Advisory services for federal and state government contract compliance, bid protests, False Claims Act investigations, and disputes.
• Insurance Claims Expert analysis for insurance claims and coverage disputes.
• Investigations Independent investigations for corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters.
• Labor and Employment Economic and damages analysis for labor and employment disputes.
• Projects and Infrastructure Advisory Advisory services for major projects and infrastructure developments.
• White Collar Crime Expert analysis and investigations for white collar crime matters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92 experts featured in Lexology Index Construction 2026 report - more than any other firm worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ASQ Consulting GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2023HKA acquired ASQ Consulting Group, a Houston-based firm specializing in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and litigation support, to expand its U.S. forensic accounting and damages services. The deal enhances HKA's expertise in intellectual property, FRAND, and IP-related dispute forums like the ITC, particularly benefiting its global practice.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Secretariat International: A global expert witness and litigation support consultancy specializing in construction, damages quantification, and international arbitration — directly comparable to HKA's core offerings and ranked alongside it in the GAR 100 Expert Witness Power Index.
• Berkeley Research Group (BRG): A global expert witness and consulting firm with strong construction, forensic accounting, and international arbitration practices, competing head-to-head with HKA for senior expert appointments and dispute mandates.
• Ankura Consulting: A global advisory firm with prominent construction disputes, forensic accounting, and government investigations practices — overlapping HKA across expert witness and litigation support engagements.
• J.S. Held: A global consulting firm specializing in construction, environmental, and forensic investigations with deep expert witness capability — directly comparable to HKA's construction claims and forensic engineering services.
• Charles River Associates: An economic and financial consulting firm that provides expert testimony in litigation and regulatory matters, competing with HKA in damages analysis and international arbitration engagements.
• NERA Economic Consulting: A global economic consulting firm providing expert economic analysis and testimony in disputes and regulatory proceedings, overlapping with HKA's economic damages and competition practice areas.
• The Brattle Group: A global economics consultancy providing expert testimony and analysis in complex disputes, particularly in energy and antitrust matters — comparable to HKA's expert witness role in international arbitration.

Broad incumbents

• FTI Consulting: A large publicly-traded advisory firm with significant construction, forensic accounting, and international arbitration capabilities; competes with HKA in expert testimony and damages analysis, though HKA is more construction-specialized.
• Kroll: A global risk and financial advisory firm offering expert witness, forensic accounting, and investigations services across many verticals, competing with HKA particularly in cross-border disputes and digital forensics.
• Alvarez & Marsal: A global professional services firm with disputes, forensic accounting, and expert witness practices that overlap with HKA's international arbitration and damages quantification work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hka-global

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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