Steve Taylor named partner in HKA forensic team
HKA has appointed of Steve Taylor as partner to its forensic accounting and commercial damages practice in London. He brings close to four decades of experience to the firm.
“I’m delighted to be joining HKA’s globally-recognised forensic accounting and commercial damages practice. The firm’s reputation for analytical rigour and independence is second to none. I look forward to working with colleagues across regions to deliver robust, evidence-based valuation advice that supports our clients in navigating the most complex issues,” said Taylor.
US-headquartered HKA is global consulting firm with over 45 offices in 17 countries. Its investigations team works for clients across sectors, mainly in highly regulated industries.
Prior to joining HKA, Taylor was a managing director at Interpath, where he led the forensics and valuations team. He previously held senior leadership roles at EY, including managing partner of the UK and EMEIA valuation businesses, and has also served as CFO and founding partner in valuation-focused firms.
During that lengthy career, Taylor has advised governments, corporates, private equity firms, and legal teams across a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions. His expertise spans business, equity, debt, and intellectual property valuations, with a strong track record in litigation, arbitration, and expert determinations. He has also testified as an expert in the High Court in London, participated in US depositions, and submitted reports in jurisdictions including Cayman, Bermuda, Luxembourg, Jersey, Israel, and Austria.
“Steve’s appointment is a significant addition to our team. His deep expertise in contentious valuations and expert witness work, combined with his leadership experience and client-centric approach, will further strengthen our capabilities and support our continued growth in the UK and internationally,” commented Stuart Ells, chief growth and operations officer, and leader of the forensic accounting and commercial damages practice at HKA.
