Credibility International Joins HKA

Acquisition expands global expert practice in forensic accounting, financial fraud investigations and investor state disputes

HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services, has announced that it has acquired the U.S. forensic accounting firm Credibility International. Based in Washington DC, Credibility specializes in financial fraud investigation and expert testimony on damages and financial issues in domestic and international disputes.

Founded in 2010 by CEO, Timothy Hart, Credibility's experts have extensive testimonial experience in international investment treaty and commercial arbitrations as well as domestic courts, having provided opinions on subjects including damages, valuation, accounting, fraud, and bribery and corruption. Credibility's testifying experts have testified in disputes involving businesses in over 40 countries in all major international arbitration forums on a wide range of causes of action, including expropriation; fair and equitable treatment; breach of contract; lost profits; shareholder rights, M&A and joint venture disputes; and pricing disputes. Among other forums, Credibility has served as experts under AAA, CRCICA, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, NAFTA, PCA, SCC, SMA and UNCITRAL rules. HKA's CEO, Renny Borhan, commented: "We are delighted that Tim Hart and his team at Credibility International are joining the HKA family. This acquisition further strengthens our global capabilities in forensic accounting, commercial damages and investor-state disputes. With a wide range of the industry's leading expert witnesses, we have consolidated our position in the U.S. and worldwide, and further enhanced our expert service offering to clients. A warm welcome to the highly talented and hugely experienced team at Credibility to HKA."