Aviation expert Domenico Marino joins HKA as Technical Director
HKA has strengthened its Forensic Technical Services team with Domenico Marino, a seasoned expert in the aviation sector. Based in the UAE, Marino works across the GCC and internationally.
Domenico Marino brings over 20 years of experience with advising international organisations, sovereign states, and aviation authorities on the development and implementation of safety strategies and policies in the aviation sector. He is a recognised expert in aviation state safety programmes with a focus on safety information as prescribed by International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Marino began his career as a lawyer in California, representing aircraft manufacturers, airlines, component manufacturers, owners and lessees, and operators, before developing and implementing strategy, policy and regulation with the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority. Since 2016, he has worked extensively in the Middle East with a focus on GCC countries.
Throughout his career, Marino has written expert reports and provided advisory services to aviation law firms, regulators, airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, maintenance & repair groups, and international aviation organisations. His work spans trial and arbitration support, dispute resolution, certification and licensing, transactional due diligence, performance reviews and audits, as well as strategic expansion and growth into new markets.
“I’m very excited to be working with HKA’s elite team of experts. I’ve had a great time working with HKA for about three years, and I look forward to what we can accomplish as I now formally join the firm,” Marino said.
Commenting on the appointment, Simon Dean McCarroll, Partner in the Forensic Technical Services team, said: “Domenico brings deep technical expertise and first‑hand aviation industry insight that significantly strengthens HKA’s capabilities in this sector. His appointment reinforces our commitment to expanding our aviation presence and delivering market-leading advice to clients worldwide.”
