HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services, announced today that Christian Jeffery, a valuation and commercial damages expert, has joined the firm as Principal, based out of the London office.

Christian is a consultant who provides expertise in disputes and arbitration, which includes project and commodity valuation, and advice regarding commercial structures and terms. He has extensive experience leading teams in gathering and analysing relevant data, and presenting analytic, commercial, and factual evidence for arbitration proceedings.

Colin Johnson, Partner and Head of Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages, EMEA said:

“I am delighted to see Christian join us, bringing his strengths as expert witness in energy and natural resources in particular, as well as in construction, transportation and other areas”

With over 14 years of experience, Christian has been appointed as an expert witness in ICSID and commercial arbitrations and he has also assisted in the annulment proceedings relating to a major ICSID award.

Having worked on projects throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, Christian specialises in the international energy and commodity industries but also has experience in the construction, transportation, and banking sectors, as well as in securities litigation.

Before joining HKA, Christian was a consultant at a number of international consultancies where he provided support to clients in dispute matters, as well as broader commercial and economic consultancy in natural gas and LNG markets.

“I am excited to join HKA to continue to develop my career as a testifying expert. The opportunity to work with the large group of experts and industry specialists at HKA means that we will be able to offer our clients the broad range of knowledge and skills required in complex disputes.”

Christian Jeffery, Principal

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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.

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