HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation and dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the return of Andrew Merrilees to its Asia Pacific team. Andrew rejoins HKA as a Partner within the Construction, Claims and Expert Services (CCE) team, based in Singapore.

Andrew brings over three decades of experience in quantum and delay analysis, commercial damages, and expert witness services across the construction, engineering and insurance sectors. His appointment marks a strategic move by HKA to deepen its footprint in these markets, particularly in Asia Pacific, where infrastructure, energy and renewables projects continue to drive complex claims and disputes.

“I’m delighted to be rejoining HKA at such a pivotal time,” said Andrew Merrilees. “The construction, engineering and insurance markets are evolving rapidly, and clients are looking for trusted advisors who can bring clarity and confidence to complex claims, which require collaborative risk mitigation and proactive dispute avoidance. I look forward to working with our talented team to deliver high-impact solutions and help clients navigate the challenges ahead.”

Andrew’s position at HKA reflects a renewed focus on cross-sector collaboration, leveraging HKA’s global network and multidisciplinary expertise to meet the evolving demands of clients in the construction, engineering and insurance sectors.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew back to HKA. His deep expertise in quantum, delay and insurance related disputes, combined with his leadership and regional experience, will be instrumental as we continue to grow our presence in these sectors. Andrew’s appointment strengthens our ability to support clients with complex claims across Asia Pacific.”

Stephen Rae, Partner and Construction, Claims and Expert Services Lead for Asia Pacific

About Andrew Merrilees

Andrew Merrilees is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and an accredited expert of the Academy of Experts with over 30 years of experience on major international projects across Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, the UK, and the Middle East.

Holding dual qualifications in quantity surveying and law, Andrew has worked extensively on major projects including building, infrastructure, rail, engineering, power, petrochemical, oil and gas and renewables projects. His expertise spans commercial and contracts management, independent advisory and opinion services, and dispute avoidance and resolution.

Andrew is regularly appointed as an expert witness in matters of delay and disruption and quantum assessments of loss and expense and damages. He has provided testimony as an expert witness in arbitration, litigation, mediation, adjudication, and in support of dispute boards under the rules of SIAC, AIAC, HKIAC, DIAC and LCIA, delivering clear, defensible analysis in complex claims. Andrew is also a registered adjudicator on the panel of adjudicators of the HKIAC.

Andrew will work closely with regional and global teams to support clients and legal advisors in navigating high-value claims involving quantum, delay and disruption.

Working alongside industry-leading experts Stephen Rae, Baoqiang Zheng, Chris Clark, and the broader CCE team at HKA, Andrew adds further depth to our global bench of expert witnesses. Their combined expertise in quantum and delay matters continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, reinforcing HKA’s reputation as a trusted leader in the construction, engineering, and insurance sectors.

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