HKA has joined the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) as a Premium Corporate Member, strengthening its commitment to advancing international arbitration in Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region.

ACICA’s Premium Corporate Members represent leading organisations with deep international arbitration experience and a shared commitment to the growth and development of ADR practice across the region. As a global leader in dispute resolution, expert witness services, litigation support, and risk mitigation, HKA brings substantial expertise to ACICA’s community of practitioners, firms, and institutions dedicated to excellence in international arbitration.

As part of the membership, HKA is proud to confirm the following appointments:

• John Temple-Cole, Partner, will serve as the Premium Corporate Member Representative.
• Victor Ageev, Principal, will join the ACICA Professional Advisory Council.

John brings nearly 30 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant and respected expert witness in complex commercial matters. Victor is an expert in quantum, delay and disruption analysis, and has played a significant role in the development of ACICA’s Arbitration Survey, including both the 2020 edition and the forthcoming update.

HKA has been a longstanding supporter of ACICA, including through its sponsorship of the annual International Arbitration Conference. Joining ACICA as a Premium Corporate Member marks the next step in strengthening collaboration and contributing to the continuing evolution of international arbitration in Australia.

HKA looks forward to working closely with ACICA and its members to support innovation, capability development, and excellence in the arbitration community.

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Name	Peita Calvert
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