HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services, announced today that Peter Lau has joined the firm as a Technical Director as part of the Forensic Technical Services group in its Asia Pacific business.

Peter is a chartered engineer (railway and transportation) with over 30 years of engineering experience. He has been appointed as an expert witness and cross-examined on multiple engineering matters. He has worked for major transportation infrastructure providers, as well as contractors involved in marine and oil and gas projects.

Peter is a well-rounded engineering expert with a strong track record in forensic investigation and I’m delighted to welcome him to the team. His decades of engineering expertise will boost our technical expert service offering as HKA continues to grow its business in the region.” 

Dr. Kourosh Kayvani, Partner and Head of Forensic Technical Services, Asia Pacific

With his extensive background in forensic investigation, design and system engineering, Peter previously led the Materials and Forensics Analysis Centre in one of the main public transport operators in Singapore. He has strong project management, design management and analytical skills, particularly in niche forensic analysis, to identify root causes of complex critical engineering problems.

In addition, Peter has had experience as a practising engineer in the design of mechanical systems in the oil & gas and marine sectors. He had successfully led teams to research, design and develop/ translate mechanical systems.

I am excited to join the technical team at HKA. I want to express my gratitude for the warm welcome I received so far. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and industry partners to deliver leading expert services to our clients. I also look forward to building deep connections and meaningful relationships with our industry partners and clients as I embark on this journey.”

Peter Lau, Technical Director

ABOUT HKA

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation and dispute resolution, using our multi-disciplinary expertise to provide a comprehensive set of specialist services:

• Expert, Claims and Advisory services for the capital projects and infrastructure sector
• Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages services for all types of contracts, including commercial and investment treaty disputes
• Consulting services to support companies working on US Federal Government contracts.

Headquartered in the UK, HKA brings a proud record of excellent service and high achievement to bear on today’s challenges. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisers, we help clients manage disputes, risk and uncertainty on complex contracts and challenging projects.

We work with government agencies, local authorities, contractors, legal firms, and other professional service providers, as well as owners and operators, financial institutions and insurers. Clients have access to leaders and problem-solvers who decode complexity through collaborative working and innovative thinking, making the best possible outcomes a reality for our clients, every time.

As well as more than 500 expert witnesses, HKA now has in excess of 500 advisors and consultants – across 40+ offices in 18 countries – with the skills and experience that are essential to get to the heart of even the most complex issues. Our people have vast first-hand experience spanning all major industries and the world’s most complex megaprojects, as well as an international track record of achieving successful outcomes.

HKA’s global portfolio includes some of the world’s largest and most prestigious commissions across a wide range of industries including buildings, industrial and manufacturing, power and utilities, resources, transportation infrastructure, technology, financial services, government contracts and non-profit.

Media contact:

Name	Crystal Lim
Title	Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific
Number	+65 6338 2455
Email	CrystalLim@hka.com