Francesco Capotorto joins HKA as director in London office

Francesco Capotorto has become a director within HKA’s construction, claims, and expert services business. Based in London, he brings more than two decades of experience in project management and dispute resolution to the firm.

UK-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. With a global network of experts, HKA also regularly supplies expert witness services across construction and engineering disputes.

Capotorto brings across major engineering, construction, energy, offshore, process industry, and infrastructure projects, working with leading organisations including Ankura, CBRE, Valaris, Seadrill, BP, Mitsubishi, and General Electric. In that time, he has also supported experts and counsels on numerous dispute resolution engagements, predominantly in international arbitrations, as well as contractual adjudications, litigations, and negotiations, providing rigorous forensic delay analysis, evidence review, and strategic advisory inputs.

Capotorto’s appointment enhances HKA’s offering in four key areas: enhanced delay and disruption analysis capability, expert witness support across high value mandates, broader technical and commercial insight for energy and construction disputes, and strengthened European and Mediterranean market connectivity.

Paul Cacchioli, a partner at HKA, commented, “Francesco brings a rare combination of technical depth, international dispute experience and commercial insight. His appointment strengthens our capability and enhances our ability to support clients facing complex delay and claims challenges on major capital projects across Europe, the UK, and global markets.”

Speaking on his appointment, Capotorto added, “HKA’s reputation in construction disputes and expert services is exceptional. I look forward to partnering with colleagues and clients to deliver clear, robust analysis and to help resolve complex delay and claims matters on major projects worldwide.”