Rebecca Ruthven

Associate Director, HKA

Rebecca is a Senior Consultant in HKA’s Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages practice and a qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant. She has advised on a range of cases including commercial disputes, cross-border disputes and arbitrations, investigations and valuations. Her experience includes performing analysis, constructing financial models and preparing expert witness reports. She has worked across a range of sectors, assisting experts in arbitrations, court proceedings, and mediation.

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Damages experts in international arbitration

Practice Notes

This Practice Note provides practical guidance on the use of damages experts in international commercial and investment arbitration. This Practice Note considers: when a damages expert (witness) is necessary; the pros and cons (or advantages and disadvantages) of using damages (or quantum) experts; the best way to bring an expert on board; identifying the right expert; and, tips for working with experts. This topic may be referred to as: the function and role of damages experts; the role of experts in assessing damages (or quantum); a guide to damages in international arbitration; an expert’s perspective on damages; and, calculating damages in international arbitration.

Arbitration