Lexology Index Thought Leaders Global Elite 2026

Lexology Index has recognised BRG professionals in Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2026, which ranks “the best of the best” across Lexology’s research and is achieved by only around 5 percent of Lexology-listed practitioners.

According to Lexology, these individuals are worthy of special mention “owing not only to their vast expertise and experience … but also their ability to innovate, inspire, and go above and beyond to deliver for their clients”.

Arbitration Expert Witnesses

Daniela Bambaci is “very good at testifying”, has “technical expertise” and “great presentation skills” and “explains complex topics in a way that everyone can understand”.

Richard Boulton KC is an “excellent testifier” and “very knowledgeable and hugely experienced”. He provides a “unique perspective being a barrister and a forensic accountant”.

Mustafa Hadi is a “specialist in M&A disputes”. His “arguments are based on simple examples which can be understood very easily”, and he comes “highly recommended for complex cases”.

Laura Hardin is “excellent on the stand and pushes to make sure she’s comfortable with the position she takes”. She is “creative”, “hardworking”, a “pleasure to work with” and “has this amazing ability to make difficult topics easy to understand by clients, counsel and arbitrators alike”.

Michael Kenyon has “solid technical expertise” and a “practical approach”. He “demonstrates a strong grasp of the issues and holds his own effectively under cross-examination”.

Pablo Spiller brings “decades of expertise and experience with an ability to make complex points clear for the lay-arbitrator”. He “stands firm on cross-examination” and “always knows the key details of the case”.

Commercial Litigation – Expert Witnesses

Richard Bouton KC earns “widespread praise for his extensive experience providing quantum analysis in high-stakes commercial disputes” across the energy, transport and media industries.

Competition – Economists

Aleksandra Boutin is “creative and inventive”, “quickly grasps the issues presented to her” and is “of great assistance in developing and defining the applicable theories of harm”.

Xavier Boutin has a “great understanding of the European Commission’s competition policy and enforcement” and “possesses intellectual rigour and creative thinking skills”.

Kai-Uwe Kühn is “great to work with” and an “outstanding economist and a true force in court”. His “timings and budget are reliable even if projects run parallel”.

James Langenfeld is a “prominent competition economist, owing to his breadth of expertise that makes him a trusted voice in complex litigation, policy evaluation and economic impact analysis”.

David Parker is an “excellent economist who has integrity and gravitas”. He is “capable of dealing with multiple complex issues” and “excellent on the witness stand, where he is completely unflappable”.

Construction Expert Witnesses

Michael Kenyon is “technically very strong and has a strong eye for detail” and is “very experienced on quantum issues”.

Construction – Quantum Delay & Technical

Michael Kenyon is a “distinguished expert with extensive experience advising on construction claims”, “renowned for his work on quantum matters and project disruption” and “highly regarded for his detailed reports and exceptional client service”.

Energy – Experts

Christopher Goncalves is a “top-tier energy expert” who comes “highly recommended for his in-depth sectoral knowledge, good attention to detail and excellent work preparation”.

Financial Advisory and Valuation – Quantum of Damages

Richard Boulton KC has extensive experience as a quantum expert in high-profile commercial disputes. His expertise spans over 300 litigations, making him a “leading figure in the field” who “delivers a masterclass on the stand!”

Mustafa Hadi has “a very balanced approach” to valuation and damages matters in disputes and is a “leading authority in the Asia-Pacific region”.

Laura Hardin is a “phenomenally hard-working expert” who produces “top-rate valuations and damages quantifications in both investor-state and commercial disputes”.

Daniel Ryan is “highly knowledgeable in the field”. His “extensive experience in contentious matters before various tribunals showcases his expertise as a trusted expert witness”.

Forensic Accountants

Richard Boulton KC is an “absolutely brilliant forensic accountant”. He has “deep knowledge and vast experience handling high-value investigations” arising from allegations of financial fraud, negligence claims and breaches of accounting.

Ben Johnson is a “leading authority in forensic accounting”. He is “well recognised for his expertise in providing expert insight to clients facing complex financial disputes and regulatory scrutiny”.

Investigations Forensic Accountants

Ben Johnson is “excellent and can turn his hand to anything”. He is “extremely detail oriented and a very impressive practitioner”.

IP – Experts

Daniel Ryan is a “trusted authority in the field of intellectual property” who “handles complex legal landscapes with precision” and “astounds peers with his absolutely first-class data analysis”.

Mining – Experts

Manuel Abdala is a “leading name in the mining market”. He offers “rich experience” in regulatory evaluation, project valuation and post-privatisation analysis and is recognised for advising on mining matters in diverse jurisdictions.