Pratap Ghosh

I am a seasoned legal advisor and banking professional with over 25 years of board-level experience across investment banking, finance, and law. My career has been defined by navigating complex regulatory frameworks, structuring high-value cross-border transactions, and advising global institutions and private clients on matters of wealth, governance, and legacy.

As a Senior Counsel, I lead the Private Client Practice Group, delivering tailored legal and tax advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. My expertise spans international investment structuring, succession planning, and the establishment of sophisticated vehicles including family offices, hedge funds, and trusts—both onshore and offshore. I bring a strategic, discreet, and globally attuned approach to every engagement.

I currently serve as Chairman of HPJ Capital, where I oversee strategic direction, governance, and high-value investment initiatives across global markets. My role involves guiding the firm’s vision, fostering institutional partnerships, and ensuring alignment with long-term financial and ethical goals.

Additionally, I am a Board Member of the Sabeel Al Falah Group, contributing to corporate strategy, regulatory oversight, and cross-border expansion. In both capacities, I bring a deep understanding of finance, law, and international business to support sustainable growth and stakeholder value.

I always start any new project by asking: what outcome best serves the client’s legacy and long-term goals? That lens helps me navigate complexity—whether it’s structuring a trust across jurisdictions or advising on succession planning. 

Clients often come to me not just for legal advice, but because they know I’ll handle sensitive matters with discretion and clarity. That trust is something I’ve earned over decades, and I protect it fiercely. 

I believe training isn’t just about transferring knowledge—it’s about empowering people to think differently, act confidently, and grow continuously. I design my sessions to spark curiosity and build real-world capability. As, also I am aware, every learner is different. I make it a point to read the room, adapt my delivery, and create a space where people feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and engage fully.

For the past 18 years, I have been closely associated with the Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India (FEDAI) as a guest faculty and domain expert. In this capacity, I have designed and delivered high-impact workshops and training programs focused on key areas of international finance, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Overseas Direct Investment (ODI), External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), Non-Resident Banking, and Cross-Border Remittances.

My sessions have been attended by officers from regulatory bodies, leading financial institutions, public and private sector banks, and foreign banks operating in India. Through these engagements, I’ve contributed to building institutional capacity, enhancing regulatory understanding, and fostering cross-border financial fluency across the banking ecosystem.