Darren Mullins joins HKA in Dubai as partner

HKA has announced a key hire in its Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages (FACD) practice as Darren Mullins joins the firm as Partner based in Dubai.

Mullins has over 18 years of experience and is a distinguished expert in forensic and cyber investigations. Specialising in financial crime, digital evidence recovery, electronic discovery, and data analytics, he has worked across a large spectrum of industries. He has garnered recognition for his expertise, having assisted many major, prolific companies in various regions around the world.

“I am thrilled to welcome Darren to HKA and to our partner team. As our FACD service offering continues to develop and expand, Darren will be an influential addition to our growth strategy, working alongside Clare Lavin, Partner Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages out of Dubai, as well as the wider EMEA team,” commented Stuart Ells, partner,  chief growth and operations officer, EMEA.

With previous posts at Accuracy, KPMG, Deloitte and EY, Darren has led diverse teams in delivering forensic investigations services tackling fraud, financial crime, cyber breaches and intellectual property theft. Further to his experience, Darren acts as an expert witness and has provided invaluable insight on a range of complex litigation matters.

Mullins said, “I am delighted to join HKA, a firm renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As I embark on this new chapter, I look forward to leveraging my expertise in forensic investigations to further enhance HKA’s innovative approach to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients worldwide. Together with HKA’s talented team, I am confident that we will continue to push boundaries and set new standards of excellence in the industry.” Headquartered in the UK, HKA is one of the leading global consultancies in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services.