Four new complexes [Nd(phen) 2 (pcyd) 3 ] (1), [Nd(phen) 2 (2-Clpcyd) 3 ] (2), [Nd(phen) 2 (2,3,5-Cl 3 pcyd) 3 ] (3) and [Nd(phen) 2 (2,3,4,5-Cl 4 pcyd) 3 ] (4) where pcyd = phenylcyanamide anion, 2-Clpcyd = (2-chlorophenyl)cyanamide anion, 2,3,5-Cl 3 pcyd = (2,3,5-threechlorophenyl)cyanamide anion and 2,3,4,5-Cl 4 pcyd = (2,3,4,5-tetrachlorophenyl)cyanamide anion, were prepared and characterized by IR, UV-Vis and 1 H NMR spectroscopy as well as elemental analysis. The 1 H NMR spectra of these complexes show broadening of ligand protons attributed to coordination of paramagnetic center.