Australia

Across Australia, HKA works with law firms, employers, contractors and government bodies to manage risk, resolve disputes and improve outcomes on complex projects. Our Australian teams combine local market knowledge with access to HKA’s global network of consultants, advisers and experts.

Recognised for excellence in major infrastructure project advisory, expert witness, dispute resolution and risk advisory services, our multidisciplinary teams bring together advisers and expert witnesses in construction, engineering, quantum, delay, commercial damages, and forensic accounting.

Our Australia capabilities

HKA’s work in Australia spans the sectors driving the country’s economy, from infrastructure, buildings, transport, power and utilities, energy and resources, to mining, real estate and financial services. This breadth gives our teams insight into the commercial, technical, financial and contractual pressures shaping complex projects, transactions and disputes across the Australian market.

Advisory

Our Advisory practice supports investors, governments and project owners with strategic, commercial and project delivery advice, helping organisations improve performance and deliver better outcomes on major infrastructure, transport, energy and resources programmes. HKA works with public and private sector clients, contractors and legal team across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Forensic Accounting, Commercial Damages and Investigations

The HKA team is one of the largest and most experienced forensic accounting and commercial damages teams in Australia. HKA’s forensic accounting and economic damages specialists advise clients on the financial and economic aspects of disputes, investigations and regulatory matters.

Working closely with legal teams, we provide independent expert analysis, valuation advice and expert witness testimony in litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution forums.

Our highly regarded experts regularly work in complex class actions, construction disputes, intellectual property claims, regulatory disputes, family law matters and expert determinations, as well as in emerging areas such as disputes and valuations regarding digital assets and technology. We assist with economic damages assessments, business valuations, shareholder disputes, post-acquisition disputes, taxation disputes, and forensic accounting /fraud investigations.

Forensic Technical Services

Our forensic technical services teams provide engineering, architectural and technical expertise to help clients understand the causes, impacts and responsibilities behind complex project, property and infrastructure issues. In Australia, this includes support on matters involving design, defects, performance, remediation and technical evidence.