With the addition of the DFLT and TAS businesses, Ankura is now a market leader in the legal, risk, and compliance consulting market, with expanded forensics expertise, strengthened litigation and disputes capabilities, and a more comprehensive data and technology offering.
Additionally, the DFLT and TAS businesses bring the leading global Construction practice to Ankura, adding a new vertical in addition to complementing Ankura's other offerings.
As part of the acquisition, David Tortorello, formerly Navigant's DFLT segment leader, and Darin Buchalter, formerly leader of Navigant's global Construction practice and Disputes and Economics practice outside the United States, will both serve on Ankura's board of directors and Executive Committee.