Adzierah Adenan
Consultant | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Adzierah brings eight years of experience from the construction sector, where she worked as a main contractor, specialising in post-contract quantity surveying works and contract administration. Her expertise also includes cost control, cost estimation, and valuation, as well as the preparation and assessment of quantum and extension of time claims for building and railway projects, helping organisations mitigate disputes and achieve fair contractual outcomes.

Adzierah joins the CCE team in Kuala Lumpur as a Consultant. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Nottingham Trent University, specialising in Quantity Surveying and Construction Commercial Management.

Michelle Dominguez
Associate Director | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Miami, Florida, United States

Michelle Dominguez is a forensic accounting and compliance professional with over eight years of experience delivering forensic accounting services across diverse industries and geographies. She has proven expertise in forensic investigations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, risk assessments, and dispute resolution.

Before becoming Associate Director, Michelle led and supported high-profile investigations for multinational corporations in sectors including pharmaceuticals, automotive, consumer goods, hospitality, and spirits. Her work has spanned Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, where she collaborated with regulators such as the U.S. Department of Justice and the SEC. She is skilled at managing complex cross-border engagements, conducting forensic interviews, analyzing financial irregularities, and supporting the implementation of gold-standard compliance programs. Michelle also brings experience in dispute services, preparing damages models and rebuttal reports for litigation and arbitration matters.

Dipti Hirani
People Manager EMEA, International
London, United Kingdom

Dipti is a CIPD Level 7 qualified HR professional with eight years of experience supporting organisations across diverse sectors. As a trusted HR generalist, she brings expertise in employee relations, performance management, restructuring, recruitment, TUPE, and HR audits.

In her most recent role as HR Consultancy Manager, Dipti delivered tailored HR solutions to various organisations, including startups, FCA-regulated firms, and not-for-profit organisations. This breadth of consultancy experience has sharpened her ability to adapt quickly to different business environments, ensuring compliance with UK employment law while embedding best HR practices. Recognised for her personable and collaborative style, Dipti builds strong stakeholder relationships and delivers customer-focused outcomes that drive meaningful results.

Vasudha Kaul
Managing Consultant | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Sydney, Australia

Vasudha Kaul brings over a decade of experience in damage valuations, dispute resolution, and private equity, advising clients on complex, high-stakes international disputes. She specializes in quantifying damages and lost profits in investor–state and commercial arbitrations, applying advanced valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow (DCF), market comparables, and scenario modeling.

Her career spans global financial hubs, with experience in cities such as Washington, D.C., New York, and Mumbai, where she has led marquee transactions and strategic asset management initiatives. Vasudha has managed hospitality portfolios exceeding $550 million, executed acquisitions of luxury hotel brands valued at $100 million, and driven multi-million-dollar deals across real estate, telecom, and pharmaceuticals. She has also authored expert testimony reports and prepared experts for international hearings.

Vasudha holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. She is a CFA Level II candidate and has completed specialized certifications in financial valuation, real estate waterfall modeling, and visual business intelligence.

Ellis Macauley
Assistant Management Accountant
Warrington, United Kingdom

Ellis joins HKA as an Assistant Management Accountant after five years at Spire Healthcare, where he worked in their finance department—his first role after graduating from university. He is currently studying for his CIMA qualification to become a chartered accountant.

Katherine McMillen
Associate Director | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Katherine McMillen is a CPA and CFE with over 13 years of experience in fraud investigation, regulatory compliance, and litigation support. Her clients range from small, closely held businesses to Fortune 500 companies across a broad spectrum of industries, including public utilities, energy, manufacturing, retail, technology, construction, real estate, and financial services.

Katherine has advised clients, key stakeholders, and their legal counsel on various fraud and compliance matters. She has worked with organizations to develop and enhance compliance programs, perform fraud and anti-corruption risk assessments, implement tailored suites of fraud, financial, and operational controls, execute targeted audit procedures, conduct anti-corruption third-party due diligence, and benchmark existing processes against industry best practices. She has also been involved in investigations and root-cause analyses of economic crime and misconduct by corporate directors and officers, management, employees, and third parties. In addition to her investigative and compliance work, Katherine has significant experience providing litigation support services in matters involving fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, economic damages, shareholder disputes, and marital dissolution.

Katherine graduated from the University of Houston with an M.S. in Accountancy in 2012 and began her career in the audit practice of a Big Four accounting firm. Immediately prior to joining HKA, Katherine was a senior manager in the advisory practice of a Top 10 public accounting firm.

Florent Myara
Director | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Paris, France

Florent Myara joins our Paris office as a Director. He brings over 15 years of experience in business valuation, dispute advisory, and corporate finance. Florent has led teams on hundreds of assignments, with deep expertise in quantifying economic damages and valuing businesses and assets.

His track record spans shareholder disputes, securities litigation, post-acquisition conflicts, regulatory matters, complex commercial claims, and tax disputes. Before joining HKA, Florent held senior roles in corporate finance and litigation support boutiques, advising listed and private companies across diverse industries. He also co-invented Sismo, a visual analytics platform for equity investors.

Florent holds a Master’s in Management from HEC Paris, specializing in Finance. He previously lectured at Paris Dauphine University, teaching corporate finance and financial engineering, and regularly contributes to thought leadership on valuation and dispute topics. 

Alex Needham
Finance Manager, Europe
Warrington, United Kingdom

Alex has joined the European Finance team at HKA after ten years of professional work experience. He studied Accounting and Economics at the University of Central Lancashire which gave him a foundation in accounting. He began his career at a small corporate service provider in the Isle of Man, where he performed a variety of tasks in the finance team. Alongside working, he also studied towards and obtained his ACCA qualification.

He joined a Big Four firm as Financial Reporting Manager, which provided him with insight into the fast-paced nature of a larger company and the high demands of producing timely and accurate information. He has also worked as a short-term contractor, which has provided opportunities to see best practices for a number of different processes and tasks.

Malinda Pisciotta
Senior Business Support Administrator
Dallas, Texas, United States

Malinda joins our Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages practice in the Dallas office as a Senior Business Support Administrator from the recent Echelon Analytics expansion.  She has provided high-level administrative, accounting, and operational support for over 30 years in both privately held and public organizations, ensuring seamless business processes and organizational efficiency.

Malinda is excited to continue her career at HKA and looks forward to applying her experience and skills to HKA’s operations, while continuing to broaden her knowledge base in the FACD field.

Jean Salloum
Principal | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Paris, France

Jean Salloum is a forensic investigations and compliance specialist with over 15 years of experience advising global organisations on matters including fraud, misconduct, and whistleblower program design.

His forensic experience includes directing forensic audits of a sovereign wealth fund, a central bank, and state-owned enterprises, as well as advising governments on remediation strategies to enhance transparency and prevent financial leakages.

Jean led engagements focused on strengthening corporate compliance frameworks, including whistleblowing systems, fraud risk management, and internal controls. Additionally, Jean has reviewed and redesigned whistleblowing systems for multinational corporations, ensuring alignment with global regulatory standards and internal governance requirements. His work encompasses policy development, process mapping, and the integration of secure reporting channels and analytics tools to effectively detect and respond to misconduct.

He has also led cross-border investigations involving procurement fraud, falsification of evidence, and breaches of international law, often in high-stakes environments including sovereign institutions and donor-funded organisations.

Rosalia (Rosy) Viton
Associate Consultant | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Rosalia (Rosy) Viton joins the Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages team in the Phoenix office as an Associate Consultant. She recently graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Rosalia brings experience from her prior internships with HKA and looks forward to continuing her development within HKA’s global consulting practice.

Tali Weitzman
Client Finance Associate, Americas
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Tali Weitzman joins the Client Finance Team as a Client Finance Associate supporting the FACD & Claims service lines. Prior to joining HKA, she worked in the finance departments in the Construction and Engineering industries.

She graduated from The Evergreen State College with a Bachelor of Art in Business Administration.

David Attar
Associate Consultant | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Washington, D.C., United States

David Attar is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with minors in Data Science and Public Policy.

He rejoins HKA as a full-time member of the Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages practice, building on his prior internship experience with the firm. David looks forward to continuing his professional development with the Washington, D.C. Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages team.

Jamie Broug
Analyst | Advisory
Sydney, Australia

Jamie Broug has joined the Advisory team as a highly motivated Analyst in the Sydney office. He is currently completing a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Extended Finance, and a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation at the University of Technology Sydney. After engaging with HKA through an Industry Innovation Partnership, followed by an Innovation Internship, Jamie is excited to continue his career journey with HKA’s Commercial Advisory team. Drawing on his university studies, he contributes to economic, financial, valuation, ESG, critical, and creative thinking. By combining his two degrees, he brings both analytical and creative insight to the team. In addition, he is an active member of HKA’s innovation team, SPARK.

Outside of work, Jamie is passionate about financial investments and recently joined the Australian Student Asset Management fund to further his practical learning. Jamie brings ambition, diligence, and a collaborative spirit to his work and looks forward to continuing to support the success of a high-performing team at HKA.

Cameron Chalmers
Analyst | Forensic Technical Services
Sydney, Australia

Cameron Chalmers joins the FTS team in Sydney following his work on a collaborative project between HKA and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) earlier this year. He is currently studying a double bachelor’s degree in mechatronics engineering and creative intelligence and innovation, two disciplines that helped him succeed in delivering an agentic AI pipeline for that collaborative project.

Before joining HKA, Cameron spent 8 years racing and working in various categories of Australian motorsport, led UTS’ driverless motorsports team, and continues to teach first-year mechanical engineering at the university.

His role in FTS currently focusses on developing a framework for improving the independent consulting expert (ICE) lifecycle, particularly search, acquisition, and onboarding, as well as supporting the expert support team. He looks forward to solving the complex challenges of monitoring, improving, and automating the framework in the months to come and helping to improve FTS’s operational efficiency.

Lauren Clarke
Senior Finance Analyst
Warrington, United Kingdom

Lauren began her academic journey studying Business Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she also completed a placement year in a finance role. This experience sparked her interest in financial analysis and laid a strong foundation for her professional development.

After university, Lauren joined a Medical Communications firm as a Project Finance Analyst. Within two years, she progressed to the role of Senior Finance Analyst. In this position, she was responsible for building financial reports, preparing budgets and reforecasts, and collaborating closely with project stakeholders. These responsibilities helped her develop strong analytical and communication skills, while also enhancing her proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

During this time, Lauren began studying for her CIMA qualification. She is currently preparing for the final level and hopes to sit her final exam in November. Her goal is to become fully qualified at the start of next year.

Romeo Diswe
Lead Consultant | Advisory
Sydney, Australia

Romeo is a highly accomplished Professional Civil Engineer with over 30 years of experience in project management and planning. His experience spans different countries, such as the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, giving him a diverse perspective on project management and project planning/ programming practices and techniques.

Romeo’s expertise encompasses a wide array of projects, including hospitals, high-rise buildings, industrial and commercial buildings, major infrastructure projects, tunnels, power plants, and large-scale utility works. He specialises in the full spectrum of project lifecycle management, from feasibility studies and tenders to meticulous progress monitoring, critical path analysis, and advanced forensic planning. He is also highly proficient in the use of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other planning software.

Romeo has a strong academic background in civil engineering and holds a master’s degree in project management.

Bridget Duncklee
Associate Consultant | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Bridget Duncklee joins the Minneapolis office as an Associate Consultant after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University.

Bridget brings experience in process improvement, quality control, and data analysis from previous roles in product and manufacturing engineering. She is excited to begin her professional career at HKA and looks forward to applying her skills while further developing her knowledge of construction. 

Paul Farfel
Partner | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
New York, New York, United States

Paul is a senior forensic accounting expert and litigation consultant with over 35 years of experience helping companies meet their accounting and reporting obligations, promote trust in their capital markets, and resolve disputes in ways that protect financial integrity, brand reputation, and stakeholder confidence. His expertise includes financial and forensic accounting and auditing, fraud detection, financial analysis, regulatory compliance, financial damages, risk management, due diligence, dispute resolution, and litigation consulting.

Paul has improved outcomes in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations by identifying exposures, refuting allegations, preparing fact and expert witnesses for deposition and testimony, and challenging damages claims related to asset misappropriation, financial mismanagement, and fraudulent accounting and reporting. He has extensive experience serving financial institutions, including commercial and investment banks, wealth and asset managers, and insurance companies. 

His notable forensic accounting investigations include matters connected to the 2008 credit crisis, Ponzi schemes by investment managers, and regulatory investigations by the SEC, PCAOB, DOJ, FTC, and other agencies. He has also investigated potential FCPA violations and supported global financial institutions in meeting Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. 

Mohamed Haidar
Manager | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Montréal, Québec, Canada

Mohamed joins the Montréal office as a Manager in Construction, Claims, and Expert Services. He is a civil engineer with a master’s degree in construction and engineering management.

Over the last decade, Mohamed has managed a variety of major projects, ranging from infrastructure and roadwork and stadium construction in the Middle East, to heavy civil works on a mining site in the north of Québec. His most recent role prior to joining HKA was tailings program manager and interim director for all tailings, water management, mine services, and railway projects for an iron mining company.

Madalyn Klefeker
Associate Consultant | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Madalyn Klefeker recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Chemical Engineering.

Madalyn brings hands-on experience in project management, large-scale manufacturing, and technical engineering design and is looking forward to joining the Chicago Office.

Archit Kumar
Associate Consultant | Government Contracts
Washington, D.C., United States

Archit Kumar is a recent graduate of the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a minor in Business. After a previous internship, Archit rejoins HKA in their Government Contracts practice in Washington, D.C.

Archit looks forward to working with high-performing colleagues and further developing his expertise. 

Casey Lidstad
Associate Consultant | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Casey joins HKA as an Associate Consultant on the Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages team in the Chicago office.

Casey graduated from Indiana University in May with degrees in Finance and Operations Management. She has experience in the railcar leasing industry and is excited to leverage that knowledge to dissect complex problems and support clients.

Celina Mac
Associate Consultant | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
San Francisco, California, United States

Celina Mac joins our San Francisco office as an Associate Consultant after receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.

Celina brings experience in statistical analyses, research, and data-driven problem solving across academic and professional settings. She is excited to increase her experience in global consulting and build new connections with HKA.

Caden McCulloch
Associate Consultant | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
San Francisco, California, United States

Caden McCulloch is a former intern rejoining as a full-time Associate Consultant in the San Francisco office. In May 2025, Caden received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

Caden looks forward to expanding his expertise in the FACD practice, specifically with intellectual property cases, and seeing the colleagues he worked with during his internship.

Luke Newell
Associate Consultant | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Washington, D.C., United States

Luke Newell graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and a minor in Business Analytics. He rejoins HKA as a full-time employee after completing his internship in Washington, D.C., last summer.

Luke is joining the FACD team and looks forward to contributing to Government Contracts and FACD projects across a variety of industries. He is excited to deepen his expertise and build new connections within the firm.

David Paris
Principal | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Washington, D.C., United States

David has conducted economic research and analyzed business strategies and performance of individuals and groups of firms in a wide range of industries, including high technology, franchises, industrial and agricultural machinery, financial services, consumer products, and automotive parts. He also has experience in cost–benefit analysis to evaluate the likely effects on competition and market outcomes from proposed changes in existing and draft government regulations.

David specialises in disputes involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, fraud, employment, and antitrust violations. He has supported clients on disputes involving lost profits, unjust enrichment, benefit of the bargain, and reasonable royalty damages, as well as on economic issues relevant to granting an injunction, including irreparable harm, secondary considerations of non-obviousness, and the calculation of actual and intended loss under the federal sentencing guidelines.

Deviprasad Pentapati
Director | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Houston, Texas, United States

With over 20 years of international experience across North America, Canada, and India, Devi brings a wealth of expertise in construction advisory, dispute resolution, data analytics, project controls, and technology enablement and implementation. He has provided expert services on a wide range of complex infrastructure, transportation, oil and gas, water and wastewater treatment, and data center projects. His experience spans high-value projects such as the $4B+ Confederation Line Extension in Ottawa and the $7B+ Ascent Program at San Francisco International Airport. 

Devi holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Kentucky. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in California and Texas, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), and a Risk Management Professional (RMP).  

Jaryn Prendergast
Business Support Administrator
Sydney, Australia

Jaryn Prendergast is a business support professional with over six years’ experience across government and not-for-profit sectors. His background includes stakeholder coordination, client service, and business development support. Before joining HKA, Jaryn helped manage a commercial client portfolio at Relationships Australia NSW, supporting the delivery of workplace training and wellbeing services.

Jaryn has previously held client-facing roles at the ATO and Department of Human Services, where he developed strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Jaryn is proactive, reliable, and focused on providing high-quality support that helps teams deliver results.

Caitriona Rohan
Business Support Administrator
Sydney, Australia

Caitriona Rohan brings a background as an Executive Assistant and Project Manager with years of experience spanning financial services, executive recruitment, and the public sector. She has a proven track record in supporting senior leadership, managing high-level projects, and delivering exceptional administrative and client-facing support.

Caitriona is known for having a strong ability to coordinate multiple priorities across fast-paced environments. She is recognised for resolving complex queries with a solutions-oriented approach, enhancing team collaboration, and driving high levels of client and candidate satisfaction. Caitriona is a strong analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail, organizational precision, communication skills, and thrives in dynamic, team-based settings where efficiency, professionalism, and service excellence are key.

Matthew Smith
Manager | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Washington, D.C., United States

Matthew Smith joins our Washington, D.C. office as a Manager. He is an experienced economic consultant and data analyst. Matthew’s project experience includes commercial damages, forensic accounting investigations, and market manipulation.

He holds an MS in Applied Economics and a BS in Mathematics.

David Tenenbaum
Principal | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Based in Chicago, David brings over 25 years of experience in the strategic assessment and financial valuation of intellectual property and other intangible assets across litigation, transactional, tax, and insurance-backed lending contexts. 

David has built a distinguished career advising clients on complex IP matters, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. He has led numerous engagements involving damages quantification, expert witness preparation, and valuation analysis in high-stakes litigation. His work spans a wide range of industries and has consistently helped clients develop and defend robust damages positions throughout the litigation lifecycle. 

Amanda Yeo
Associate Director | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Singapore

Amanda Yeo has over 20 years of professional experience working on construction projects in the building, transportation infrastructure, power and utilities, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. She has a background in quantity surveying and cost management, contract administration, construction claims, and dispute management. She specialises in quantum assessments covering variations, loss and expense, head office overheads, loss of profits, and interest charges and has assisted the named expert in the preparation of expert witness reports. 

Prior to joining HKA, Amanda had gained extensive quantity surveying, pre- and post-contract management, and contractual experience with international contractors and consultancies. Amanda’s geographical experience includes Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East.

Pamela Andrews
Principal, Business Development
Austin, TX, United States

Pam Andrews joins the HKA team with over 25 years of expertise in cultivating relationships and opportunities with law firms and C-suites in the Texas market. 

Pam has extensive experience driving growth and fostering client relationships across many industries, focusing on healthcare, energy, finance, and intellectual property. In addition to playing a pivotal role in expanding HKA’s market presence, strategic partnerships, and initiatives, she will work closely with HKA’s global teams to deliver tailored solutions that align with the firm’s commitment to excellence. 

Pam has a proven track record of identifying new business opportunities, building long-term client engagements, and delivering innovative solutions. She has collaborated with senior practitioners and business development leaders to address corporate challenges and craft effective sales strategies for client success.

David Griffith
Principal | Digital Forensics and Data Solutions
Houston, TX, United States

David Griffith has over 25 years of experience providing strategic guidance to organizations and legal teams navigating digital forensic investigations, bankruptcy proceedings, regulatory concerns, and litigation. He has spearheaded eDiscovery initiatives in some of the most expansive and intricate cases in the United States, handling everything from identification, preservation, and collection to processing, review, and production.

David’s project experience includes employment affairs, environmental incidents, shareholder actions, contractual disputes, white-collar crime, and merger integrations. He has applied his proficiency with structured (transactional) data and data modeling to manage disputes related to oil and gas royalties, intellectual property licensing, and insurance coverage allocation.

Before joining HKA, David was a Senior Director of Forensic Technology Services at Alvarez & Marsal. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston. He is a licensed private investigator, a Certified e-Discovery Specialist, and a Relativity Master and Relativity Certified Administrator. He has also earned several other Relativity Specialist certifications.

Bill Jennings
Principal | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Atlanta, GA, United States

Bill has over 40 years of experience in forensic accounting, fraud investigations, business valuations, and asset recovery. He works with clients to provide business control and risk management services and expert witness testimony in domestic and international courts.  

Bill specializes in uncovering financial irregularities, quantifying damages, implementing robust internal controls, and guiding corporations and government agencies toward financial clarity and security. He has conducted investigations for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

In 2022, Bill authored Fraud Investigation and Forensic Accounting in the Real World, a book that draws on his case experience to guide the reader through every aspect of forensic accounting, anti-fraud control systems, and fraud investigations.  

Jared Lake
Principal, Business Development
San Francisco, CA, United States

Jared Lake brings over 10 years of expertise in driving market expansion, building trusted partnerships, and solving complex problems to elevate brand visibility and achieve significant revenue results. 

He began his business development career in the technology sector, securing multi-million-dollar contracts and developing revenue optimization playbooks. Jared specializes in digital matters in technological sectors and has unique experience with advisory services, ERP implementation, digital forensics, compliance initiatives, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, data governance, and cross-border investigations (FCPA).

Before joining HKA, Jared was a Senior Advisor of Business Development at BPM, LLP. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of San Francisco and has held a Certified e-Discovery Specialist, a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, and a Relativity eDiscovery Platform certificate. 

Eric Mazur
Partner | Digital Forensics and Data Solutions
Miami, FL, United States

Eric Mazur has over 34 years of experience in advanced digital forensic investigations. He has leveraged his expertise in data collection and eDiscovery to investigate unauthorized data access, misappropriation of trade secrets, and data manipulation and destruction matters in the public and private sectors.

Leading comprehensive domestic and international efforts, Eric has recovered, processed, and produced significant amounts of data under subpoena. He has also provided expert witness testimony on over 25 occasions in federal and state courts.

Eric’s investigative background is rooted in his early experience as a detective with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Financial Investigations Unit in Washington, DC. He was trained in computer forensics by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations Division, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Katherine Odendaal
Principal | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
London, United Kingdom

Katherine Odendaal is a seasoned forensic investigations leader with nearly 18 years of experience in complex fraud investigations, forensic accounting, and compliance advisory across the UK and EMEA.

She has extensive expertise in helping clients respond to allegations of serious wrongdoing, including financial crime, fraud, misconduct, and regulatory breaches. Katherine has led high-profile cases involving financial misstatements, asset recovery, and anti-bribery investigations. She is skilled in providing expert insights, developing risk-based control strategies, and delivering impactful forensic accounting solutions.  

Before joining HKA, Katherine held several senior forensic accounting, fraud, investigations, and compliance positions, including over ten years with KPMG LLP in South Africa and the UK. 

Siham Salie-Abrahams
Partner | Advisory
Johannesburg, South Africa

Siham Salie-Abrahams, an exceptional leader with 25 years’ experience in public sector advisory, is known for building high-performance teams aligned with strategic growth and market goals. She fosters a culture of innovation, empowering employees to uncover opportunities and deliver transformative solutions. Skilled in client engagement, she consistently delivers sustainable change and drives cross-functional collaboration.

Her expertise spans planning, risk management, and organisational development for large-scale infrastructure and government initiatives. With a strong track record across energy, transport, and utilities, Siham excels at managing complex projects and optimising outcomes through innovative, results-driven strategies that ensure long-term success and lasting impact.

Siham has a strong track record in business growth, infrastructure delivery, and revenue optimisation and is passionate about strategic planning, leadership development, and market penetration. She excels in expanding business presence in emerging markets and managing large-scale infrastructure projects from planning through to execution.

Kevin Tian
Manager | Digital Forensics and Data Solutions
New York, NY, United States

Kevin Tian joins HKA as a Manager in the Digital Forensics and Data Solutions practice. He brings a strong background in digital forensics and eDiscovery and extensive experience supporting clients on matters involving data remediation, employment disputes, litigation support, and internal investigations, among other areas.

Kevin has provided defensible, well-documented forensic findings that assist organizations in navigating legal and investigative challenges. His expertise includes the collection and analysis of digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, cloud environments, and other electronic sources.

Abeed Ahmad
Associate Director | Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages
Sydney, Australia

Abeed is a leader in data analytics and modeling within the forensic accounting industry. He has extensive experience in processing raw data and performing ETL operations to support the preparation of expert reports for litigation purposes. Abeed has contributed to numerous large-scale data processing projects for financial investigations, quantifying economic losses, dispute analysis, business valuations, and compensation calculations.

Abeed has a bachelor’s degree in computer science and several industry certifications in the related fields.

Mark Boehm
Associate Director | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Perth, Australia

Mark brings significant experience on major projects, including power generation, mining and resources, as well as commercial and luxury residential construction. He uses skills in data analysis and contract interpretation to provide strategic advice to contractors and clients on major projects. His experience includes preparing quantum and delay expert reports for use in arbitration and litigation.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Construction Management, Trade Certificate, Diploma of Building and Construction, and will complete a Master of Laws in Construction Law & Practice in 2025. He is a Registered Building Practitioner with the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety in Western Australia.

Josh Huff
Director | Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages
Washington, DC, United States

Josh Huff is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with deep expertise in cyber threat intelligence, digital forensics, and open-source intelligence (OSINT). Before joining HKA, Josh served as Senior Cyber Security Research Consultant at Wells Fargo for 7 years as part of the Cyber Crime Intelligence Unit (CCIU) and Threat Disruptions team. In that role he investigated fraud, threat actors, and cybercrime tactics targeting the financial sector. With prior experience as a Digital Forensics Analyst and expert witness, he has supported criminal and civil investigations at both private and state levels.

Josh holds multiple GIAC certifications, including GOSI, GCTI, GPEN, and GREM, and he has served as an associate SANS instructor for SEC487: OSINT Gathering and Analysis. He is also an active contributor to the infosec community through his advisory role with the OSINT Curious Project and as co-organizer of ColaSec.org. Known for bridging technical depth with practical investigation skills, Josh continues to educate, mentor, and engage through public speaking at security conferences

Michael Lasinski
Partner | Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages
Chicago, IL, United States

With over 30 years of experience, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the firm’s IP practice. 

Mike has been appointed as an expert on hundreds of engagements, providing invaluable insights into transactions, valuations, and damages analyses. He has testified in various prestigious courts, including U.S. District Courts, the International Trade Commission, the High Court of Justice of England and Wales, the Chancery Division, state courts, and arbitration proceedings. 

Mike is a recognized leader in standard essential patent licensing, willing licensor and licensee analysis, and fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) economic analyses. He has performed licensing and FRAND analysis for cellular, Wi-Fi, video and audio codecs, streaming, and many other standards. Mike has been both a licensing advisor and named expert on dozens of matters concerning standards and FRAND licensing practice and FRAND determination.  

Sahand Rasouli
Technical Director | Forensic Technical Services
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Sahand is a highly accomplished Chartered Professional Engineer with a 17-year career in fire engineering. His experience spans across different countries giving him a diverse perspective on fire engineering practices and regulations.

Sahand’s technical skills are wide-ranging, including performance-based fire engineering design, where tailored fire safety solutions are developed to meet unique project needs. He is also adept at consequence modelling, a critical area for assessing the impact of fires on people, property, and the environment. Furthermore, Sahand excels in risk-based analysis, a crucial aspect of fire engineering that involves identifying and mitigating potential fire hazards and vulnerabilities.

In addition to his consultancy work, Sahand has a strong academic background in fire science research, holding a PhD in Fire Engineering that underscores his deep expertise in fire dynamics and behaviour. His research has been shared through peer-reviewed publications and at major scientific and industrial events. Dedicated to knowledge-sharing, Sahand has served as a lecturer of fire safety courses at Masters level and participated at various industry panels.

Mark Smith
Partner | Advisory
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mark Smith is a senior infrastructure and construction advisory partner with extensive multinational experience and over 30 years of consulting expertise at the Big 4 firms. He has delivered strategic solutions across a broad range of client needs, including shaping the direction of mega infrastructure programmes, assessing major capital project funding options, and developing analytical frameworks for effective control of large-scale construction projects. Mark has advised governments, fund investors, real estate developers, construction contractors, and multinational conglomerates, providing expert guidance on complex infrastructure challenges.  

A recognised leader in infrastructure and capital projects advisory, he has established and led practices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East, leveraging his expertise in emerging markets to drive global success. 

Over the past four years alone, Mark has played a pivotal role in shaping major infrastructure initiatives across the Middle East. As a Senior Advisor, he has driven the growth of Deloitte’s Infrastructure & Capital Projects practice across seven GCC countries. He has also served as a Strategic Advisor to one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, ensuring effective investment and delivery of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Recognised as a leading expert in mega-projects, Mark has built capabilities and designed organisations to manage large-scale programs. His experience spans global engineering firms, governments, investors, and multinational conglomerates across diverse sectors. 

Alex Lee | Forensic Technical Services
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Dr Alexander Lee (Alex) is a Chartered Geologist and Scientist with nearly 30 years of experience. He leads dispute services for environment and climate at HKA, handling multi-million-dollar disputes. He and his team provide expert opinions, analysis, and advice on environmental damage claims in litigation and international arbitration. As a Chartered Geologist, European Geologist, and Chartered Scientist, he was named Financier Worldwide’s “Power Player 2023 – exceptional expert” in ESG.

Alex strives to make a unique impact and add value when servicing clients. He is an environmental thought leader, having authored several articles and participated in numerous panel discussions. He holds various industry chair appointments and regularly approves, inputs, and comments on new guidance, proposed standards, and environmental policy.

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Hilal Itani | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Hilal Itani is a civil engineer with nearly 25 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry. He has extensive experience in live project contract management, including tendering, cost control, pre- and post-contract tasks, and claims preparation. He has managed large-scale projects across various sectors in the Middle East and Asia.

Hilal specialises in identifying and quantifying delays and their broader impacts on project delivery and financial performance. He has provided expert opinion on disputed matters regarding termination, extension of time, and concurrent and culpable delays for various developments.

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Igor Corelj | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Igor Corelj is a structural engineer and a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 18 years of experience in the international construction industry. He has acted as a quantum expert on seventeen occasions (of which he testified four times in arbitration) and has assisted on more than 25 complex engineering and construction arbitration matters, including attendance at multiple hearings. Igor’s experience includes on-site contracting, commercial management of large infrastructure projects at the head office level, and consultancy services at all stages and aspects of the project lifecycle. He has been based in the Middle East since 2009, successfully leading large multidisciplinary teams and working across the whole supply chain, giving him a thorough insight into the diversity of contractual arrangements and the issues arising out of them.

Igor’s expertise includes the valuation of defects, variations, delay, disruption, and termination. He combines detailed technical knowledge, international commercial management experience, and an awareness of legal issues to clearly articulate methodical explanations of key issues. Since 2021, Igor has been recognised as a future leader in several Lexology directories, and recent testimonials say that “Igor is an exceptional quantum expert who excels in the field.”

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Jon Scherr | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
New York, NY, United States

Jon Scherr is a Certified Fraud Examiner with more than 18 years of investigative experience. Throughout his career, Jon has provided expert investigative advisory services in matters of employee malfeasance, executive breach of fiduciary duties, money laundering, and anti-bribery and corruption. He has also assisted clients with fraud risk mitigation, internal controls, and policies and procedures related to anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, and anti-bribery and corruption.

Jon’s expertise encompasses both domestic and international matters including fraud investigations, forensic accounting matters, bankruptcy related matters, and litigation support. He has conducted corporate and white-collar fraud investigations involving Ponzi schemes, the False Claims Act (FCA), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act (UKBA), anti-money laundering, and fraud risk mitigation. Jon also provides risk assessments and internal controls evaluations for design and operating effectiveness.

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Nader Emile | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Nader Emile is a legally qualified civil engineer with nearly 25 years of construction and engineering industry experience. He is an RICS-accredited expert Witness and is named in Lexology Index (formerly WWL) as a Construction Expert in Saudi Arabia. He has achieved the Client Choice recommendation from Lexology Index, with a recent testimonial saying, “Nader has deep experience and understanding in delay analysis methods and techniques.”

Nader has extensive experience in project management, programming and analysis of extension of time claims. He is currently providing claims consulting and delay expert services, including planning advice, forensic delay analysis and arbitration support on a wide range of projects for several clients in the Middle East and North Africa. Nader has also been both party and tribunal appointed as an independent delay expert and has acted as an expert witness providing oral testimony in formal proceedings.

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Simon Dean McCarroll | Forensic Technical Services
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Simon Dean McCarroll is a civil engineer and an aviation expert with over 25 years of experience. Simon has a wealth of practical and operational knowledge across international aviation projects as both an airport client and a consultant. He has assessed the design and constructability of aviation facilities (particularly in an operational airport environment) and is widely experienced in phased terminal and runway development, and in aircraft pavement maintenance management.

Simon specialises in airport development matters, including aviation projects and design management, airport and airfield engineering, airport operations, terminal simulation, AutoCAD, and PathPlanner-AviPLAN. His diverse experience includes completing projects based in Antarctica with blue ice runways, and projects in the desert amongst sandstorms.

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Tal Chelouche | Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages
Los Angeles, CA, United States

Tal Chelouche is a Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years of experience. He has assisted counsel representing plaintiffs and defendants in legal disputes in US state and federal courts, arbitrations in the United States and internationally, and matters outside of litigation, including confidential investigations and pre-litigation disputes.

Tal has consulted on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and others across various industries, including financial services, construction, entertainment, government contracts, manufacturing, oil and gas, real estate, transportation, and renewable energy. He has extensive experience involving lost revenue, lost profits, increased costs, delay and disruption, business valuation, and other economic damages issues. Tal has conducted funds tracing and other forensic accounting analyses, including the investigation and analysis of fraud allegations and the reconstruction of accounting records.

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Victor Ageev
Principal | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Perth, Australia

Victor Ageev brings a wealth of expertise and experience to HKA, having built a distinguished career as a project expert across the construction, mining, power generation, and oil and gas industries. He specialises in formal dispute resolution, with expertise in delay and quantum analysis, and has worked on high-profile projects throughout Australia, the Philippines, and South Korea. His extensive experience includes providing independent expert opinion for use in dispute resolution, claims preparation and defence, commercial management, and project controls management.

Victor holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Australia, and a Bachelor of Information Technology from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. He also completed a Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration Practice from the College of Laws and holds a Certificate in Quantity Surveying from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Victor is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Andy Antunez
Partner | Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages
Dallas, Texas, United States

Andy Antunez has joined HKA as a Partner in our Digital Forensics and Data Solutions practice. Andy has over 20 years of professional experience in digital forensics, information technology, and security.

His expertise includes leading investigations related to digital forensic collections, data destruction and manipulation, employment issues, fraud, and insider risk. He specializes in matters involving data exfiltration, unauthorized data access, intellectual property theft, and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Andy has practical, hands-on training and expertise providing forensic technology services, including data preservation, digital forensics, electronic discovery, and data analysis. Over the last two decades, Andy has personally imaged over 10,000 computer devices and over 5,000 mobile devices, serving as a computer forensics examiner, expert, neutral, or litigation consultant on more than 500 matters.

Elizabeth Buchanan
Director | Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages
Sydney, Australia

Elizabeth Buchanan joins as a Director. She has extensive experience in forensic accounting and high-net-worth individual tax in Australia and the United States. She has assisted with the preparation of expert reports submitted in courts in both countries. Elizabeth is a Business Valuation Specialist, and she specialises in the preparation of business valuations, quantification of loss and damages, and conducting financial investigations.

Matt Davis
Manager | Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages
Houston, Texas, United States

Matt Davis is a litigation consultant and forensic accountant with nine years of experience. Matt has overseen engagements related to fraud examination, mass torts, business valuation, theft of trade secrets, patent infringement, trademark infringement, false advertising, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and other forms of complex commercial litigation. In connection with such engagements, he has performed analyses to quantify economic damages such as lost profits, unjust enrichment, reasonable royalties, and diminution of business value. In addition, he has been engaged on several consulting matters regarding client product commercialization and viability.

Jessica Demirel
Billing Analyst EMEA | Finance
Warrington, United Kingdom

Jessica has worked in finance-related roles for over 10 years, with 8 of them in the aviation industry.

More recently, she has taken a six-month sabbatical to pursue voluntary work abroad and traveling. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys walking, nature, and cooking. She is a keen photographer and artist.

Lesley Hume
Payroll Manager EMEA | Finance
Warrington, United Kingdom

Lesley Hume is a payroll professional with over 30 years of experience.  She has been responsible for managing payroll, benefits, year- end compliance, administering company pension schemes and the implementation of new payroll systems.

Lesley has worked as a consultant in various businesses and performed end to end process evaluation to identify opportunities for process improvement and mitigating risks. She produced regular compliance reports for stakeholders.

Lesley lives in Southport and has two grown up sons and recently became granny to her first grandchild Phoebe.

Elliot Newsholme
Senior Finance Business Partner
Warrington, United Kingdom

Elliot is an ICAWE Chartered Accountant who gained professional experience in corporate tax at a Big 4 professional service firm and accounting at a wealth management practice.

He has experience in Business partnering across key stakeholders, providing financial outlooks and perspectives on operational and strategic decision-making, financial modelling and forecasting, and data analysis.

Elliot is an avid golfer and plays football, badminton, and padel tennis outside of work.  He enjoys music, attending festivals (Glastonbury), and spending time with his family, friends, and new dog!

Richard Peters
Partner | Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages
Dallas, Texas, United States

Richard Peters is a cybersecurity and crypto asset forensic expert with over 25 years of experience. He has been appointed as an expert on six occasions.

Richard has experience in cybersecurity breaches, security posture assessments, ransomware incidents, and crypto asset investigations. He has managed, performed, and delivered information technology security solutions, including technology risk management, auditing, security assessments, compliance assessments, attack-and-penetration testing services, and security analysis for domestic and international entities in the energy, technology, medical, financial, and manufacturing industries. Richard is knowledgeable in client and server environments, mainframes, databases, applications, and hardware, where he has provided PCI-related services, including PCI DSS assessments and Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) services.

​​Richard specialises in penetration testing, cybersecurity breach analysis, crypto tracing, and smart contract security assessments. He has designed, assessed, and tested against multiple security standards and frameworks, including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001/27002, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST CSF and 800 series). Richard has used his considerable penetration testing experience in both the applications, networks, and hardware space and the crypto asset, currency, and decentralized finance (DeFi) space for forensics and security assessments.

Andrew Ross
Partner | Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages
Sydney, Australia

Andrew Ross has over 35 years of experience in chartered accounting firms, assisting Australian and international clients in complex commercial disputes. Andrew works behind the scenes with legal teams to prepare claims or determine case strategy. Alternatively, he acts as an independent expert, preparing expert reports and giving evidence in courts and tribunals. Andrew is recognised as a leading Forensic Accountant and has been selected by Lexology Index in Consulting – Forensic Accountants and in Australia & New Zealand – Investigations – Forensic Accountants. 

Adam Smith
Principal | Advisory
Brisbane, Australia

Adam joins our Brisbane office and brings with him over 20 years of experience across multiple industries, including transport infrastructure, defence, and renewable energy.

Adam is a dynamic and results-driven professional, with extensive experience leading strategic initiatives, shaping commercial and financial strategies, and delivering complex infrastructure projects. He has a proven track record of transforming vision into action by driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Adam holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), and holds a Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment. He is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and an Accredited Speaker with the National Speakers Association (Australia).

John Temple-Cole
Partner | Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages
Sydney, Australia

John Temple-Cole is a Forensic Accounting Specialist who has close to 30 years of experience in the forensic field. His expertise includes leading large-scale and complex financial and accounting investigations and disputes, and loss and damages assessments.

John has given evidence in various Australian Courts and tribunals, the High Court of Singapore, and domestic and international arbitration proceedings. John has a working proficiency in both spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) and is also a Director of the Justice and Equity Centre (formerly the Public Interest Advocacy Centre).

John is recognised as a leading Forensic Accountant and has been selected by Lexology Index as a thought leader in GIR – Investigations Forensic Accountants, and is also selected in Consulting – Forensic Accountants, Australia & New Zealand – Arbitration and Investigations – Forensic Accountants.   

Geraint Williams
Associate Technical Director | Forensic Technical Services
Warrington, United Kingdom

Specialising in contaminated land, Geraint has a background in environmental science and was a guest lecturer at Portsmouth University.  One of Geraint’s areas of expertise is per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of contaminants that are subject to increasing litigation. 

Geraint previously worked as a consultant for the United Nations Environment Programme in the post-conflict and disaster management branch.  He also worked as European Technical Director and Global PFAS Practice Lead for a laboratory.

Geraint’s interests outside of work include football, running, hiking, and playing squash.

Yuqi Zhang
Associate Consultant | Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Calgary, Canada

Yuqi Zhang is a construction engineering professional with expertise in structural analysis, project scheduling, and risk management. Yuqi joins HKA’s Calgary office as an Associate Consultant, supporting construction claims analysis and forensic delay investigations. Before joining HKA, Yuqi completed a Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering and Management at the University of Alberta, focusing on automated sequencing in construction scheduling. Yuqi also holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Sheffield, where research included computational modeling, seismic risk assessment, and structural resilience.

Yuqi has previously worked as a Structural Engineer and Civil Engineer, contributing to high-rise structural analysis and municipal infrastructure projects.