FTI Consulting Launches Construction Solutions Practice in Germany with Appointment of Thomas Hofbauer as Senior Managing Dir...
July 09 2018 - 4:00AM
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) today announced the appointment of
Thomas Hofbauer as a Senior Managing Director and Head of the
firm’s Construction Solutions practice in Germany. Mr Hofbauer will
be based in Munich.
Mr Hofbauer will focus on extending FTI Consulting’s
Construction Solutions practice across Germany, Austria and
Switzerland, known as the “DACH market,” a region of strategic and
commercial importance for the construction industry. He has advised
many of the region’s leading contractors throughout his 20-year
career.
Mr Hofbauer is a civil engineer specialising in contract and
risk analysis and has significant experience delivering reviews on
assessing delay, disruption, damages and cost for large-scale
projects. He has given evidence in arbitral proceedings at the
International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, the Vienna
International Arbitral Centre and the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration
Institution in Zurich, and he has acted as an expert for disputes
in numerous jurisdictions.
“FTI Consulting’s Construction Solutions practice is one of the
world’s largest providers of high-end expert services in the
expansive global construction industry,” said Patrick McGeehin,
Global Leader of the Construction Solutions practice at FTI
Consulting. “The addition of Thomas continues our focus of ensuring
a breadth of international construction expertise and knowledge for
our clients, wherever their projects may be located.”
Alastair Farr, a Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s EMEA
Construction Solutions practice, added, “We are delighted to
welcome Thomas to FTI Consulting. His long-standing experience with
the regional client base and deep industry knowledge will give us
the best possible opportunity for success in the region and further
enhance our reputation for disputes resolution in key global
markets.”
Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr Hofbauer was a Senior Vice
President at HKA. He has a wide range of experience in strategic
procurement, contract management and claims management for
buildings, infrastructure, industrial, IT, power and rolling stock
projects across Europe. He is a member of the Bavarian Chamber of
Engineers and a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences in
Stuttgart. Mr Hofbauer has also been recognised as a leading expert
by Who’s Who Legal.
“FTI Consulting’s sector expertise is what sets it apart from
other firms, and I have long been aware of its prominence and
reputation within the arbitration and disputes community,” Mr
Hofbauer said. “I am looking forward to helping the firm as we work
to enhance the practice across the region and deliver solutions to
our clients.”
The Construction Solutions practice at FTI Consulting 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.
About FTI ConsultingFTI Consulting, Inc. is a
global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations
manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial,
legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and
transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28
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 $1.81
billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information,
visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter
(@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Media Contact: Michael
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