FTI Consulting Strengthens Construction Solutions

WASHINGTON, Jan. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN ) today announced the expansion of the firm’s Construction Solutions practice within the Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment with the addition of eight professionals in Hong Kong, strengthening its Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution offering.

The group includes Senior Managing Director Mike Allen; Senior Director Ben Burley; Directors Tony Kwok and Sunny Pang; Associate Director Gina Leung; and Senior Consultants Ricky Yau, Ericson Flores and William Chung.

“Mike is a respected expert witness and an accomplished professional, and he and his team bring significant experience that will help us better serve our clients both in Asia Pacific and globally,” said Paul Ficca , a Senior Managing Director and Global Leader of the Construction Solutions practice at FTI Consulting.

Graham McNeill , a Senior Managing Director and Head of FTI Consulting’s Construction Solutions practice in Asia Pacific, added, “We are delighted to continue the growth of our talented team in Hong Kong with the addition of these professionals. Their experience adds further breadth and depth to our existing Construction Solutions practice and positions us as one of the largest specialist dispute practices in Asia Pacific.”

Mr. Allen brings more than 15 years of experience in Asia. He previously was Global Leader of the Contract Solutions business at Arcadis in Hong Kong. He has acted as an expert witness in arbitration and litigation proceedings, providing evidence in multiple jurisdictions. He has extensive experience in preparing claims for contractors and defending claims for employers.

FTI Consulting’s Construction Solutions practice is a leading global provider of commercial management, risk-based advisory, dispute resolution services and strategic communications counsel on complex projects across all construction and engineering industries. The practice’s professionals are industry leaders who understand technical, business, regulatory and legal matters and are seasoned in giving expert testimony. They represent top talent across disciplines, including engineers, architects, accountants, quantity surveyors, planning and scheduling specialists, cost engineers, project managers and strategic communications professionals. FTI Consulting draws on its breadth of international construction experience and knowledge to deliver the best possible outcome for clients, wherever their projects may be located.

About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 29 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.78 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2015. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting) , Facebook and LinkedIn .

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