BRG Strengthens Cyber and Forensic Technology Capabilities in APAC and EMEA

BRG has announced the appointment of two senior hires in the firm’s Cyber and Forensic Technology practice in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Irfan Ali Walji joins as an associate director based in Dubai and Winston Young as a Business Development director based in Hong Kong. 

Mr. Ali Walji has over thirteen years of experience in eDiscovery, legal operations and project management. He has led forensic technology matters in international litigation, arbitration and regulatory investigations. Throughout his career, he has played key roles in establishing and expanding eDiscovery practices for leading global law firms. 

Mr. Young brings a decade of experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, forensic investigations and technology consulting across APAC. He advises law firms, regulators and in-house counsel to connect them with expert teams on complex disputes, investigations and regulatory matters. He also has expertise in blockchain, crypto-assets and digital forensics. 

Erick Gunawan, who leads BRG’s Cyber and Forensic Technology practice in APAC and EMEA, commented: “Irfan and Winston bring a unique combination of technical expertise and strategic vision to complement our established on-the-ground team. They offer a rare blend of global perspective and regional insight, which will be instrumental as we continue to grow our capabilities across APAC and EMEA”. 

Mustafa Hadi, regional lead in APAC, said, “We are proud to welcome these new appointments, who reflect our strong momentum and long-standing presence in the region—built over the past decade with the trust and partnership of our clients”. 

“We are delighted to expand our suite of services in Dubai,” said Michael Kenyon, head of the firm’s Dubai office. “The forensic technology offering—together with our leading capabilities in construction disputes, forensic accounting and investigations—will further reinforce our position as trusted advisor for clients in the Middle East”. 

Mr. Ali Walji and Mr. Young are the latest additions to BRG’s growing team of seasoned professionals across the regions. Their appointments follow the arrivals of Dennis Beling and Dorcas Kwan in the Antitrust & Competition practice, along with cybersecurity expert Jay Gomez, in Hong Kong; energy and climate specialist Prabhat Agrawal in Singapore; and construction quantum expert Michael Caddick in Dubai.