Technology, Media & Telecoms
As technological change accelerates, so does the potential for innovation – and the risk of commercial conflict.
From digital transformation and data privacy to IP disputes and regulatory shifts, the TMT sector faces growing complexity.
HKA’s specialists are embedded in the fast-moving worlds of technology, media, and telecoms. We help clients resolve disputes, navigate complex valuations, and seize opportunities – even amid heightened risk and uncertainty.
Trusted expertise for the technology, media & telecoms industry
From data centre construction to mergers and acquisitions, the technology, media, and telecoms (TMT) sector is expanding rapidly – and becoming ever more critical in our digital age.
In this fast-paced, high-stakes environment, HKA is a trusted partner. With a global footprint and a wide range of specialist services, we support clients across the TMT landscape with tailored solutions that meet the demands of innovation, regulation, and risk.
As a global leader in risk mitigation and dispute resolution, we provide independent expertise at every stage — from advisory and investigations to claims, litigation, and expert testimony.
Our specialists help clients navigate a wide range of complex issues, including:
- Intellectual property
- Licensing agreements
- Joint ventures
- Post-merger and acquisition disputes
- Data Breaches
- Fraud and misappropriation
- Bankruptcy
- Regulatory violations
- Investor-state conflicts
- Contractor and supplier performance
- Technical failures
- ESG (environmental, social, and governance) matters
Why HKA
Strength in depth and breadth for technology, media & telecoms firms
Our people are problem-solvers who combine deep technical expertise with firsthand industry experience. Backed by a global network and a wide range of in-house capabilities, we can mobilise quickly to meet the specific demands of any investigation, dispute, or assignment – no matter the complexity, scale, or jurisdiction.
Whether acting as single experts or multidisciplinary teams, we support businesses as they navigate the commercial consequences of rapid technological change, fierce competition, evolving consumer behaviour, and disruptive market entrants. These pressures are further compounded by growing regulatory demands, data privacy concerns, and the ESG agenda – across the full spectrum of the TMT sector, from software and hardware to content production and manufacturing.
How we can help
HKA brings together many of the world’s foremost technical experts, consultants, and advisors across a wide range of technology, media, and telecoms specialisms.
Our multidisciplinary teams support clients in navigating risk, resolving disputes, and unlocking value across the sector.
We support clients regarding:
Economic Damages & Valuation
Our experts deliver robust assessments of economic damages and asset values to support fair and accurate settlements. We guide clients through the full dispute resolution cycle — from strategic advice and expert reports to negotiations and testimony.
Digital & Data Security
We help clients mitigate risk and enhance business intelligence and personal data protection through world-class investigative expertise, AI-enabled platforms, and advanced tools. Our digital specialists cover eDiscovery, analytics, high-tech crime, blockchain forensics, and cybersecurity.
Forensic Accounting & Investigations
Our forensic accountants and investigators provide clear, credible analysis in cases involving fraud, misappropriation, and regulatory breaches. Working closely with our government contracting and compliance specialists, we help clients navigate even the most complex financial investigations.
Forensic Technical Services
With over 150 specialists, our forensic technical services span scientific, professional, forensic engineering and technology-related disciplines — including IT infrastructure, wireless systems, metallurgy, and toxicology. Our environmental and climate experts also advise on ESG, impact assessments, and greenwashing claims.
Intellectual Property
We provide specialized intellectual property dispute services, from standard essential patents (SEPs) and FRAND licensing to valuation of intangible assets and quantification of damages – including lost profits and reasonable royalties, preparing accounts of the infringer’s profits, assisting with technology transfers, and providing expert witness testimony.
Decoding complexity in TMT
Our clients rely on us to anticipate, investigate, and resolve conflicts and complex commercial matters across the telecoms, media, and technology sectors.
We help clients achieve greater certainty of outcomes by leveraging deep experience in managing compliance, regulatory, and project-related risks.
Our hard-earned experience informs a proactive approach to avoiding claims, defusing disputes, and resolving them through investigation, expert determination, and alternative solutions.
HKA experts have testified on every continent before courts, arbitration tribunals, regulatory bodies, and international forums — reinforcing our reputation for clarity, credibility, and independence.
We help clients achieve greater certainty of outcomes by leveraging deep experience in managing compliance, regulatory, and project-related risks.
Our hard-earned experience informs a proactive approach to avoiding claims, defusing disputes, and resolving them through investigation, expert determination, and alternative solutions.
HKA experts have testified on every continent before courts, arbitration tribunals, regulatory bodies, and international forums — reinforcing our reputation for clarity, credibility, and independence.
