Kirtan Prasad
Senior Associate
Kirtan is a commercial disputes lawyer with a focus on international arbitration.
Kirtan is an experienced commercial and financial disputes lawyer, who specialises in international arbitration and multi-jurisdictional disputes.She has been recognised as a Future Leader in Arbitration by Who's Who Legal for four years running: 2018 – 2021. She is also noted in The Legal 500 as a 'Rising Star'.
Kirtan 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 both civil and common law jurisdictions, such as Japan, India, England, Indonesia, the UAE and the Netherlands. She has a particular interest in disputes with an Asian dimension.
Before joining RPC, Kirtan worked at the Singapore and London offices of an international law firm. She is qualified to practice in Singapore, New York State and England & Wales.
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