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HKA celebrates double win at the Lexology Index Awards 2026
HKA has been named Construction Expert Firm of the Year and won the United Arab Emirates – Experts country award at the Lexology Index Awards 2026, securing recognition for both its global construction expertise and its strength in the UAE.
The accolades mark HKA’s sixth Construction Expert Firm of the Year award, with the firm now winning the title three years in a row, alongside its second consecutive United Arab Emirates – Experts country award. The awards were announced at Pan Pacific London on November 5.
Presenting HKA with their awards on the evening, Rupert Wilson – Head of Research at Lexology Index stated:
Construction Expert Firm of the Year: HKA continued its formidable record in our Construction category, deservedly winning the Expert Firm of the Year for the sixth time, and the third consecutive year. More of the firm’s experts are recognised in our research than any other, where they are consistently highlighted as “masters of complex topics” as well as “exceptional problem-solving abilities”.
UAE Expert Firm of the Year: HKA demonstrate impressive strength across construction and investigations, securing back-to-back expert firm of the year titles. Among its exceptional roster of 15 ranked experts are 3 individuals named as Global Elite Thought Leaders.
The wins crown a strong year of recognition for HKA. Earlier in 2026, 92 of the firm’s experts were featured in Lexology Index’s Construction report, the highest number of any firm for the ninth consecutive year. Based on independent research, including client feedback and peer recommendations, the report recognizes experts for their work on complex construction disputes.
“Winning these two awards is a proud moment for HKA. They recognize the depth of our expertise and the trust clients place in us when the stakes are highest. To receive this recognition again, both globally in construction and in the UAE, makes it especially meaningful. Thank you to our colleagues for the expertise and commitment they bring to complex disputes, and to our clients and instructing lawyers for their continued confidence in HKA.”
Steve Culp, Partner, Chief Executive Officer
The Lexology Index Awards honor firms and individuals across practice areas and jurisdictions, drawing on the findings of Lexology Index’s independent research. Proceeds from the awards are donated to the Swawou School for Girls in Sierra Leone.
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