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Kirtan Prasad
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Kirtan is a commercial and financial disputes lawyer who specialises in multi-jurisdictional disputes. She is "well regarded for international arbitration, especially India matters."

Kirtan has been recognised as a Future Leader in Arbitration by Who's Who Legal and by the Legal 500 directory as a 'Rising Star'. Directories have noted that she is "very hardworking, has a head for detail and is a strategic thinker". She is qualified to practice in Singapore, New York State and England & Wales.

Kirtan practised in Singapore for a number of years before moving to London. She has acted for sovereigns, financial institutions, hedge funds, energy companies, car manufacturers and hotel operators. She has experience of commercial litigation and a range of arbitral rules, including the LCIA, ICC, SIAC, SCMA, DIAC and ICSID Rules. Her work has spanned disputes relating to both civil and common law jurisdictions, such as Nigeria, Ukraine, Japan, India, England, Indonesia, the UAE and the Netherlands. She has a particular interest in disputes with an Asian dimension. 

Memberships

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Directory quotes

  • "Kirtan Prasad is well regarded for international arbitration, especially India matters." - Legal 500 UK 2024
  •  "Kirtan Prasad – one of the really up-and-coming names in international arbitration, who is definitely partner material." - Legal 500 UK 2023
  •  “She is one of the most intelligent young lawyers that I have worked with. Her drafting of case and witness statements in big-ticket arbitrations with utmost efficiency is a marvel to watch." - Who's Who Legal: Arbitration Future Leaders 2018 
  • "Kirtan Prasad is very hardworking, has a head for detail, and is a strategic thinker." – Legal 500 2023