HKA extends its footprint in Asia Pacific with leading experts Stephen Rae and Chris Clark joining as Partners in the Construction Claims and Expert Services practice. Based in Australia, these strategic hires will strengthen HKA’s presence in the region and enhance the firm’s construction consulting services.

About Stephen Rae

Stephen Rae, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 40 years of experience in the construction and engineering industries, will take on the role of Construction Claims and Expert Services lead at HKA.

Throughout his career, Stephen has specialised in cost management, change valuation, and forensic quantum and delay analysis services. He provides valuable support to owners, contractors, and legal advisors across a wide range of projects, including commercial developments, hospitals, roads, railways, airports, tunnels, oil and gas projects, and more. Stephen’s expertise has been recognised in the Lexology Insights (Who’s Who Legal) Guide as a leading expert in the field of Construction Quantum and Delay.

About Chris Clark

Chris Clark is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 30 years of experience in construction contracting and consulting. Chris has gained experience with major contractors on large engineering and infrastructure projects including energy, airport, road and rail.

As a consultant, Chris has provided expert witness and advisory services on a wide range of complex construction and engineering projects including public buildings, high-rise/mixed-use developments, energy (thermal and renewables), transport infrastructure (road, rail, and airport), mining infrastructure, process plant, utilities, and oil and gas. Chris’ field of expertise is in project planning and the analysis of delay and dealing with issues of prolongation costs, disruption, EOT entitlement, and concurrent delay. Chris’ expertise has also been recognised by Lexology Insights (Who’s Who Legal) as a leading expert in the field of construction delay.

Addressing growing regional demand

“HKA is expanding the Construction Expert team to address growing demand across the region. Stephen and Chris are highly regarded professionals and bring a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, enabling them to provide expert support and advice to clients across Asia Pacific. Their appointments reinforce our commitment to growing our construction consulting services in the region and providing our clients with the highest level of expertise and support. I am confident that they will benefit our clients and support our continued growth in the region.” 

Benjamin Highfield, APAC Regional CEO

HKA’s continued investment in its construction consulting services and strategic growth in Asia Pacific is a testament to the firm’s dedication to providing quality services and solutions to clients in the construction industry. With the addition of Stephen Rae and Chris Clark to the team, HKA is well-positioned to continue its success and further strengthen its presence in the market. 

Stephen and Chris will be surrounded by an esteemed team of experts and claims professionals across Asia Pacific. This includes Shamila Neelakandan, Partner and Head of Construction Claims; Baoqiang Zheng, Partner and Head of Operations in China; An Ho Koh, Partner and Head of Operations in Korea; and Geoff Bell, Partner and Delay expert.

“I am thrilled to join HKA and lead the Construction Claims and Expert Services practice in Asia Pacific. The firm’s reputation for excellence in providing construction consulting services is well known, and I am excited to contribute to the continued success and growth of the team.”

Stephen Rae, Partner, CCE Lead, APAC

“I am looking forward to being part of the HKA team and bringing my expertise in construction delay and dispute resolution to clients in the Asia Pacific region. HKA’s commitment to providing strategic solutions and high-quality services aligns perfectly with my values, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s strong reputation in the industry.”

Chris Clark, Partner, APAC

With Stephen Rae and Chris Clark on board, HKA is poised to further enhance its position as a leading provider of construction consulting services in the Asia Pacific region. The firm’s ongoing investment in talent and expertise demonstrates its commitment to delivering superior solutions to construction industry clients.

Media contact

Name	Peita Calvert
Title	Marketing and Communications Director, APAC
Number	+61 2 9255 9100
Email	PeitaCalvert@hka.com