HKA proudly sponsors the 38th Conference in Brisbane in 2025.
The Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand Inc. is an independent Society whose principal object is to provide a forum for the dissemination of Information about the discussions of issues relating to intellectual property.
The Conference will take place at The Westin Brisbane, on the traditional lands of the Turrbal and Jagera peoples, from Friday, 29 August to Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Andrew Ross and Sally Davitt will participate in the Table Topics session on Friday from 3:00 to 500 p.m., discussing ‘Show me the money: Why you need to know both sides of the Damages and Account of Profit coin‘.
As Gold Sponsors, we’re delighted to support UKELA 2025: Back to the Future – Environmental Law in a New Era where leading voices in law, policy, and science come together to shape the future of environmental regulation.
Environmental and climate disputes are growing in scale, scope and risk. Heightened risk demands the highest expertise. HKA was an early pioneer in this field offering dedicated environmental expert witness services and today has over 150 experts across air, land, water, waste, climate and governance supporting clients worldwide with insights, evidence and solutions for a fast-evolving environmental landscape
HKA proudly sponsors the black tie Gala Dinner at the Society of Construction Law Australia 2025 Annual Conference. The theme of this year’s conference is Faster, Better, Cheaper.
The Society of Construction Law (Australia) is a single national organisation of members, at all stages of their professional career, who share an interest in construction law.
Speakers
Giselle Rajabi is chairing three panel discussions in the concurrent ‘Better’ stream on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Proportionate Liability in Construction Disputes: The Gold Standard or a false start for attributing responsibility?
Nick Rudge (Speaker)
Andrew McNeill (Speaker)
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Rebel without a cause: Is it time for Queensland to rethink its prohibition on contracting out of the proportionate liability regime?
Emily Ng (Speaker)
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Getting fit for purpose – the path to successful projects and happiness
What do counsel, neutrals, and expert witnesses want and need from each other to maximise the effectiveness of expert witness evidence in ADR?
There are many reasons why expert witness evidence may be viewed by decision makers as incomplete or unhelpful. A common response is to see this as the fault of the expert witnesses. Moderators and participants will discuss whether or not that is the case and discuss potential solutions.
This event is an interactive panel discussion, with audience participation, considering how to get the best from independent experts from the perspectives of various participants in the arbitration process. It is a platform to discuss and learn from each other on what works and what does not work in the management of expert witnesses, the production of reports, joint processes, oral evidence and other duties of the expert witnesses in ADR, particularly in arbitration and adjudication.
The panel
Moderator: Igor Corelj, Principal at HKA, UAE The Arbitrator: Duncan Turner SC, South Africa The Counsel: Andre R Gautschi SC, Advocate at Advocates Group 621, South Africa The Expert: Timothy Harwin, Partner at HKA, South Africa
This is a FREE event, followed by a networking session and refreshments. We hope to see you there.
Jamie Sybert and David Duffus look forward to seeing clients, colleagues, and friends at the 15th Appalachia Energy Law Conference, which will be held in downtown Pittsburgh on September 5. HKA is proud to sponsor and exhibit at the conference and encourages you to stop by our table.
Presented by the Institute for Energy Law (IEL) and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF), the conference focuses on legal issues related to onshore oil and gas production in Appalachia. Clients, attorneys, professional landmen, and other energy industry professionals will learn and discuss important cases, concepts, and trends.
Paving the path to a Dispute-Free Infrastructure Project
Join the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation for an educational workshop and informative conference sessions on the fundamentals of Dispute Board practice and practical application in Zambia, Africa, and the world.
Hosted at the Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Resort in Livingstone, the 2-day in-person conference provides a format for connecting with Dispute Board users, practitioners, and supporters, building relationships, and deepening knowledge of global best practices. Registration includes a social reception on Thursday evening.
Tom Kapapa has over 20 years’ worldwide experience in the construction industry, specialising in quantum and delay analysis. Tom can call on wide-ranging experience in several different geographical areas with experience extending across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, UK, Europe and Africa. His diverse sectoral experience includes major city developments including high-rise tower buildings and leisure developments, road and motorway construction, LNG complex development, rail and station construction, water and wastewater and infrastructure drainage, power station construction, oil and gas development, mechanical and electrical infrastructure, and major structural steelwork.
Join Principal Fire, Life Safety, and Loss Prevention Expert Peter Van Gorp as he presents, using case examples, what the fire expert witness does and what kind of disputes and claims the fire expert gets involved in. The presentation will also highlight the various specialties in fire expertise and how the fire expert’s typical involvement in large multidisciplinary claims.
After the presentation the audience should have a better picture on the scope of the fire expert.
Peter Van Gorp has over 30 years of experience as a Fire Engineer and has spent more than 20 years of his career in the Middle East. He leads the Fire Engineering Discipline at HKA and acts as an expert witness on fire safety-related matters, working globally with experts in every discipline in Buildings, Infrastructure, Energy, and Oil and Gas.
Peter is highly experienced in fire, life safety, and loss prevention and has been engaged in various types of building projects, including schools, hotels, hospitals, large shopping malls, multi-occupancy high-rises, and industrial developments. He has operated on projects from the initial concept stages to assisting during construction.
Fees
Free for all CIOB Members 17GPB (approximately 80 AED) for non-CIOB members.
Pioneering Tomorrow: Sustainable Innovations and Digital Transformations in Construction
Set to take place at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, the summit will focus on the theme “Pioneering Tomorrow: Sustainable Innovations and Digital Transformations in Construction.”
The day will see industry leaders, experts, and innovators explore cutting-edge strategies and technologies shaping the future of construction. With panel discussions and keynotes speakers, the summit will focus on sustainability, legal insights, technological advancements, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and best practices in the market.
HKA Speaker
Jason Weller Principal – Construction, Claims and Expert Services
Jason Weller is a legally qualified Chartered Quantity Surveyor with 22 years of involvement in the engineering and construction industries. He specialises in quantum expert assessments, arbitration support, and the preparation and assessment of extension of time, prolongation and disruption claims.
HKA is excited to announce that Partners Peter Vosbikian and David Duffus are presenting a live Zoom webinar titled “Establishing Entitlement to a Loss of Productivity Claim” on behalf of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Construction Law Section on August 27 at 12:00 PM ET.
Peter and David will discuss the various approaches to quantifying productivity loss and share useful tips on how to couple a cause or disruption with the claimed impact. They will also touch on the different categories of damages that stem from loss of productivity, such as increased labor cost damages and delay-related damages.
HKA invites you to join David Duffus at the 2024 TXCPA Summit on August 19 and 20 in San Antonio, Texas.
David is co-presenting “Reasonable Certainty Update for Experts and Their Engagements” with Robert Gray of Gray Schrupp and Associates on August 20 at 10:35 AM CT. Together, they will explore the concept of reasonable certainty, the current state of the professional literature on the topic, and relevant case law, with a particular focus on how the courts have ruled on the admissibility of expert testimony.
This year’s premier conference for CPAs, accounting professionals, and attorneys will offer advanced-level sessions on crucial topics in estate planning and individual, corporate, and state taxation. It will also introduce a new category of courses on business valuation, forensic, and litigation services, addressing the increasing demand for specialized knowledge in these critical areas.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to network with industry leaders, exchange ideas with peers, and gain invaluable perspectives from renowned experts in the field.
