Events Archive – Page 3 of 12

Construction Conference: A Story of Growth

HKA is delighted to announce that Paul Jolly, Principal in our Forensic Technical Services team, will be speaking at DWF’s Construction Conference, taking place on 4 November, in their offices in London. Paul will be joining the discussion on post-implementation analysis of the Building Safety Act: unpacking the real-world consequences for the construction industry in real terms.

As a featured speaker, Paul Jolly is a Chartered Architect with over 20 years of construction industry experience. He has been appointed as a technical expert on more than 20 occasions.

Paul has prepared expert reports and undertaken forensic analysis on professional negligence matters involving external cladding, roofing systems, fire safety compliance and construction defects. He has acted as a named expert in adjudication proceedings on three occasions and his expert appointments have included disputes with values in excess of £60 million.

Hosted by DWF’s Infrastructure, Construction and Energy team taking a cinematic lens to the sector’s current and compelling narratives, with a programme geared to inform, challenge and motivate.

Agenda

A post-implementation analysis of the Building Safety Act: unpacking the real-world consequences for the construction industry in real terms.
Speakers:
Laura McCorquodale, Partner, DWF,
Abdul Jinadu, Barrister, Keating Chambers,
Scott Manson, Advocate, Axiom Advocates,
Paul Jolly, Principal, HKA
The prompt engineering uprising: is AI powering a new script for construction and infrastructure projects?
Speakrers:
Aine McGuinness, Senior Associate, DWF
Phoebe Gunputh, Senior Associate, DWF
Santosh Carvalho, Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers
Stephen Sandles, Managing Director, Ankura
Jon Grainger, Chief Technology Officer, DWF
Tackling the ESG conundrum – where conscience meets competition: sustainability in a competitive infrastructure market – a promise or peril?
Speakers
David McNeice, Partner, DWF
Abi Duff-Walker, Head of Sustainability, DWF
Deepika Singhal, Director, Hollis
Andrew Drennan, Managing Director, Alvarez and Marsal
The liquidation line – staying off the edge: A dive into the high stakes world of project delivery from a restructuring, insurance and claims perspective.
Speakers: To be announced

LAW25: The Lifecycle of a Successful Treaty Claim in the Mining Sector

HKA is delighted to announce that Matthias Cazier-Darmois, Partner in our Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages practice, will be a panel speaker on Baker Botts panel session ‘The Lifecycle of a Successful Treaty Claim in the Mining Sector’, taking place on 4 December during London Arbitration Week.

Hosted by the Baker Botts this panel will focus on strategic considerations and practical tips for maximising legal protection of mining investments from the inception of a mining project to the enforcement of a final award, drawing on the panelists’ experience and recent case examples.

Topics Include:

Strategy before the dispute arises: structuring investments to ensure there is protection under investment treaties in the event of dispute with the host State later on;
Establishing jurisdiction: instruments of consent (with particular focus on domestic investment laws as the source of the State’s consent to arbitrate);
Quantification of damages: different approaches (depending on the stage of the project and classification of mineral resources), best practices for documenting losses and evidence required for a reliable DCF model;
Funding the arbitration (how funders assess mining treaty claims, including enforcement risk); and
Award enforcement strategy.

Speakers:

Ben Love , Partner , Baker Botts
Valeriya Kirsey , Senior Associate , Baker Botts
Matthias Cazier-Darmois , Partner , HKA
Emily Wyse Jackson , Senior Legal Counsel , Deminor Litigation Funding

Matthias Cazier-Darmois is a damages expert with 20 years of experience. He has been appointed as an expert on more than 25 occasions.

Matthias has testified on more than 20 occasions in several investor-state and commercial arbitration proceedings (under CIRDI, UNCITRAL, CCI, LCIA, SCC, CEPANI rules, or in ad-hoc arbitrations). He has acted as expert witness in many high-stake investment and commercial arbitrations, in a wide range of industries, including mining, energy, power, and telecoms.

LAW25: Damages, Sanctions, and Justice in a Fractured World

As geopolitical tensions escalate and sanctions reshape the global business landscape, legal teams are under pressure to navigate shifting regulatory frameworks and advise their client to maximise their interest, and, if issues escalate to dispute, work with experts to quantify damages and enforce awards.

This panel will explore how lawyers and experts respond to the legal and commercial fallout of geopolitical turmoil, from asset freezes and trade restrictions to reputational harm and disrupted contracts.

Refreshments included.

Speakers

Olesya Prantyuk
Principal, HKA

Anthony Charlton
Partner, HKA

Maggie Christiansen
Legal Director, Mishcon de Reya

Marleen Krueger
Partner, WilmerHale

James Freeman
Partner, A&O Shearman

View the full 2025 London Arbitration Week programme here

LAW25: Crossroads of Power and Resources: Navigating Investor – State Commodity Disputes in a Shifting Global Landscape

This timely panel explores how investor-state and commodity disputes are being reshaped by global forces, from geopolitical tensions and resource nationalism to ESG imperatives and treaty reform. As governments recalibrate their energy strategies and regulatory frameworks, arbitration practitioners and experts are facing new complexities in resolving high-stakes disputes over natural resources and infrastructure.

Lunch is included.

Speakers

Tim Hart
Partner, HKA

Matthias Cazier-Darmois
Partner, HKA

Nadia Darwazeh
Partner & Head of Arbitration Practice, Clyde & Co

Michael Greenop
Counsel, WilmerHale

Richard Trinick
Counsel, Three Crowns

View the full 2025 London Arbitration Week programme here

LAW25: Who Pays for Climate Change: Arbitration, Accountability, and the Economics of Impact

This dynamic panel brings together legal and technical experts to explore how international arbitration is responding to the growing challenge of climate-related disputes.

From the legal weight of the ICJ Advisory Opinion to the practical realities of quantifying environmental harm, the session will unpack the complex question: who bears the cost of climate change?

Breakfast is included.

Speakers

Dr Alex Lee (Moderator)
Partner, Environment, HKA

Dr Jan Sand
Partner, HKA

Estelle Denhon KC
Barrister, Cornerstone Barristers

Nina Pindham
Barrister, Cornerstone Barristers

Wendy Miles KC
Barrister, Twenty Essex

View the full 2025 London Arbitration Week programme here

City & Financial Global FCA Investigations and Enforcement Summit

Priya Giuliani, Partner at HKA, will be speaking at the City & Financial Global FCA Investigations and Enforcement Summit, the UK’s leading forum focused on enforcement in the financial services sector.

This respected forum brings together senior legal, compliance, and regulatory professionals to explore the FCA’s evolving enforcement strategy which is especially timely following the release of its revised Enforcement Guide in June.

Priya will join a panel exploring the role of AI in sourcing and managing evidence, alongside senior experts from Lloyds Banking Group, Edmonds Marshall McMahon, and Grant Thornton. The discussion will tackle whether AI truly delivers on its promise in investigations.

11.55AM |The role of AI in sourcing and mining data to identify, secure and manage relevant evidence. Is it really the panacea it claims to be?

Priya Giuliani, Partner, HKA
Catherine Bellsham-Revell, Head of Legal, Regulatory, Litigation and Contentious Regulatory, Lloyds Banking Group
Richard Freeman, Forensic Accountant, Edmonds Marshall McMahon
Steve Holt, Partner, Advisory, Grant Thornton UK Advisory and Tax

Other topics throughout the day include crypto enforcement, whistleblowing, cross-border investigations, and the regulatory impact of non-financial misconduct.

Priya Giuliani
Partner, Investigations, Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages practice, HKA

View the full programme here

Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Construction and Infrastructure Law Conference

Join Partners Rick Moffat, Nader Akkaoui, and Tracy Doyle for the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Construction and Infrastructure Law Conference in Gatineau, Quebec, from October 23 to 25.

HKA is a proud sponsor of the conference and the host of the Welcome Reception at Hilton Lac Leamy on October 23 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM ET. We hope you’ll stop by for drinks and appetizers – and while you’re there, don’t forget to ask Rick, Nader, or Tracy how our world-class experts can assist you.

Presented by the CBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Section, this year’s conference will feature some of the best legal minds in the construction industry. Attendees can expect engaging discussions, plenty of networking opportunities, and highlights such as a visit to the Supreme Court of Canada, a tour of the jobsite at the Parliament Buildings, and dining by the Rideau Canal.

Both legal professionals specializing in construction law and those in related fields will enjoy exploring what’s new.

All sessions are offered in English with simultaneous interpretation available in French.

For the complete agenda: The Canadian Bar Association: CBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Conference – Agenda

8th Annual Construction & Design Risk and Claims ExecuSummit

Join HKA at the 8th edition of the Annual Construction & Design Risk and Claims ExecuSummit in Uncasville, CT. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about construction defect claims and litigation strategies.

HKA’s Carlos Turizo is excited to be the moderator for the panel on “Expertly Defending Contractors and Design Professionals – All About Experts You Need” alongside Jeanine Clark of Margolis Edelstein, Kenneth Quigley of Construction Consulting Associates LLC, and Bob Titus of Risk Analytics LLC on October 28 at 3:00 PM ET.

Register now to hear about the latest insights, open new channels of connections and information, and get your questions answered by the experts.

We hope to see you in Connecticut!

Registration link: ExecuSummit – Home

2025 Eastern District of Texas (EDTX) Bench Bar Conference

HKA is excited to be a Presenting Underwriter of the 2025 Eastern District of Texas (EDTX) Bench Bar Conference, which will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, from October 22 to 24. Ryan LaMotta, Doug Ellis, Barry Bell, Lance Gunderson, Michael J. Lasinski, and Jae Ellis look forward to attending this much-anticipated annual event.

Partner Ryan LaMotta is also participating in an informative panel discussion titled “Oiled Saddles and Greased Guns: Damages Experts Battle Over EcoFactor and Recent Case Law” on October 24 at 8:00 AM CT. Fellow panelists include Chris Bakewell of Charles River Associates, Bruce Blacker of Secretariat, Ray Perryman of The Perryman Group, and Ambreen Salters of StoneTurn. Moderators are Michael J. McKeon of Fish & Richardson P.C. and Brian Rosenthal of Gibson Dunn.

HKA and the other Presenting Underwriters are sponsoring an all-conference networking event on October 25 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM CT on the Rooftop Terrace at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel.

Reach out to one of our renowned experts to learn how HKA can assist you!

AICPA Expert Witness Skills Workshop

HKA is excited to announce that Partner David Duffus will serve on the faculty of the AICPA Expert Witness Skills Workshop during the annual AICPA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference. During the multiday workshop, participants will learn how to combine confidence, credibility, and authority with a command of the courtroom to serve as an effective expert witness. Sessions are available for both Economic Damages and Business Valuation Workgroups.

Before the in-person event, David will present during the required Pre-Event Webcast: Overview of Expert Reports, Deposition, and Trial on October 8, 10:00–1:30 PM MT, and participate in the Economic Damages Case Study Workgroup and Meet & Greet (virtual session) on October 15, 11:00–1:00 PM MT, which is required for those assigned to Economic Damages. When the three-day conference kicks off in Aurora, Colorado, on October 27, he will help lead mock testimony for those participating in the Economic Damages Workgroup.

With a nearly 1:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the workshop is an ideal environment for participants to practice their presentation and communication skills with seasoned practitioners serving as expert witnesses, lawyers, and judges.

Attending this highly interactive and informative workshop will benefit experienced expert witnesses, first-time testifiers, ABV and CFF exam candidates, and general practitioners.

David Duffus, Partner

David is a forensic accountant with over 30 years of experience across multiple industries. He has been retained as an expert on more than 250 occasions and has testified as an expert at deposition, trial, and in alternative dispute settings more than 120 times. He has acted as an expert for disputed values of up to $275M and for project values in excess of $300M. He has also served as an arbitrator or neutral accountant in post-acquisition and valuation-related disputes.

Since 1992, David has specialized in working on complex litigation services, forensic accounting, and valuation services assignments for businesses ranging from startup entities to Fortune 100 companies. In addition to working extensively with counsel through all phases of the litigation process, he has provided expert witness and deposition testimony in state and federal courts and alternative dispute settings.

David is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV). He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. David was recently named as one of Forbes’ 2025 Americas Top CPAs for Valuations.

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