HKA rises to no. 2 in Lexology Index Commercial Litigation 2026

HKA has achieved strong recognition in the Lexology Index Commercial Litigation 2026 report, with 19 experts recognized, three more than in 2025. For the first time, two HKA experts have been named Global Elite Thought Leaders, the guide’s highest distinction, alongside five experts recognized as Thought Leaders.

HKA rises to no. 2 in Lexology Index Commercial Litigation 2026

HKA is currently ranked second among consulting firms in the report, strengthening its position as a leading global provider of expert and advisory services for commercial litigation.

The 19 recognized experts span HKA’s global commercial litigation practice and a broad range of specialist disciplines.

 

“This is a great result for HKA and well-deserved recognition for all 19 experts included in this year’s report. It reflects the depth of knowledge, experience and commitment within our global commercial litigation practice.  Our clients turn to us for clear, independent advice when the stakes are high and the issues are complex, and I would like to thank them for their continued trust and the endorsements that contributed to this recognition. I congratulate all our recognized experts on this collective achievement.”

Steve Culp – Partner, Chief Executive Officer

 

Experts recognized in this year’s Lexology Index Commercial Litigation report: 

Global Elite Thought Leaders

Clare Lavin forensic accounting expert

Clare Lavin

Partner

Troy Dahlberg forensic accountant and expert

Troy Dahlberg

Partner

Thought Leaders

David Duffus intellectual property expert

David Duffus

Partner

Jonathan Humphrey forensic accounting expert

Jonathan Humphrey

Partner

Kim Reome forensic accounting expert

Kimberly Reome

Partner

Matthias Cazier Darmois damages expert

Matthias Cazier-Darmois

Partner

Patrick Hebreard damages expert

Patrick Hebreard

Partner

Highly recommended

Avram S Tucker

Avram Tucker

Partner

Jonathan Ellis forensic accounting expert

Jonathan Ellis

Partner

Kourosh Kayvani structural engineering expert

Kourosh Kayvani

Partner, Forensic Technical Services Lead, International

Recommended

Andrew Ross forensic accounting expert

Andrew Ross

Partner

Ashley Gonzales damages expert

Ashley Gonzalez

Director

Cheryl A LeeVan forensic accounting expert

Cheryl LeeVan

Partner

Haitham Khaireldin

Haitham Khaireldin

Partner

Paul Donato forensic accounting expert

Paul Donato

Partner, Co-lead Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages, Americas

Stephen Rae

Stephen Rae

Partner, Construction, Claims and Expert Services Lead, Asia Pacific

Steven Stanton forensic accountant

Steven Stanton

Partner

Tjeerd Krol forensic accounting expert

Tjeerd Krol

Partner

Bill Gladden damages expert and forensic accountant

William Gladden

Partner

About Lexology Index: Commercial Litigation

Lexology Index: Commercial Litigation provides an in-depth analysis of leading litigators and expert witnesses around the world, recognized for their outstanding expertise and performance in complex commercial disputes.

HKA’s commercial litigation expertise

HKA’s global team of forensic accountants, valuation professionals, damages analysts, economic and financial experts, and technical specialists provides independent analysis and expert testimony across every stage of commercial litigation.

Drawing on multidisciplinary expertise and decades of experience, we support clients from pre-action advice and case strategy through to authoritative expert testimony, helping them navigate complex disputes with clarity and confidence.

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