HKA expands aviation industry expertise with the appointment of Domenico Marino as Technical Director
11th February 2026
HKA is pleased to announce the appointment of Domenico Marino as Technical Director within our Forensic Technical Services team, based in our Dubai office.
Domenico is an aviation industry expert and advisor with over 20 years of experience, bringing strong experience to our Forensic Technical Services team in our International Region. He has experience with advising international organisations, sovereign states, and aviation authorities on the development and implementation of safety strategies and policies in the aviation sector which align with international standards. He is a recognised expert in aviation state safety programmes with a focus on safety information as prescribed by International Civil Aviation Oragnisation (ICAO) Annex 19.
“Domenico brings deep technical expertise and first‑hand aviation industry insight that significantly strengthens HKA’s capabilities in this sector. His appointment reinforces our commitment to expanding our aviation presence and delivering market‑leading advice to clients worldwide.”
Simon Dean McCarroll, Partner, Forensic Technical Services
Domenico has written expert reports and provided advisory services to aviation law firms, regulators, airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, MROs and international aviation organisations, supporting them through complex and business‑critical moments. His work spans trial and arbitration support, dispute resolution, certification and licensing, transactional due diligence, performance reviews and audits, as well as strategic expansion and growth into new markets.
Domenico began his career as a lawyer in California, representing aircraft manufacturers, airlines, component manufacturers, owners and lessees, and operators, before developing and implementing strategy, policy and regulation with the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority. Since 2016, he has worked extensively in the Middle East with a focus on GCC countries.
Domenico holds a Management Certificate in Civil Aviation from the ICAO and Concordia University, a JD from the University of The Pacific, and a Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University, with university coursework completed across North America, Europe, and Australia. He is bilingual in English and Italian and has a working proficiency in French.
Media contact
| Name | Jude Wilson-Brown |
| Title | Marketing and Communications Director, Middle East and Africa, International |
| Number | +971 4 337 2145 |
| judewilsonbrown@hka.com |
