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Of Counsel. 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.
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.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘RPC has a very strong team, both in breadth of experience and depth of commercial specialism.’
‘The partners invariably give sensible, commercially-minded advice and are focused on achieving the best outcomes for their clients. They are adept at understanding the important strategic picture, and the associates are hard-working and reliable.’
‘RPC’s international arbitration team is sophisticated, responsive, and strategically sharp. They manage complex cross-border disputes with a rare blend of technical excellence and commercial pragmatism.’
‘The team works cohesively and is well resourced, ensuring clients receive partner-level insight alongside seamless day-to-day execution.’
‘Shai Wade is a standout arbitration practitioner - calm, strategic, and deeply experienced.’
‘Shai Wade’s judgement, advocacy, and credibility before tribunals are exceptional. He brings authority and clarity to every case.’
‘Kirtan Prasad is remarkably talented and consistently impressive. Sharp, responsive, and commercially minded, she adds real value.’ ‘Adam Forster has recently been made up to partner and thoroughly deserves it. His conscientiousness is second to none.’ 'The team has a wealth of experience in international commercial arbitration and deploys it with considerable skill.' 'Kirtan Prasad is steeped in arbitration practice and uses it to great effect. She's a great team player, works relentlessly and is a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Kout Food Group