Nigam Nuggehalli

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DOR Chair Professor of Law at National Law School of India University, Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Prof. Nigam Nuggehalli is a distinguished Professor of Law at NLSIU, holding a DPhil from Oxford and an LLM from NYU. A member of the New York Bar, he previously practiced as a tax lawyer in New York and served as the founding Dean of the School of Law at BML Munjal University.

Outside of his legal career, he identifies as a Bangalorean with a love for filter coffee and benne dosa. He has a keen interest in cricket literature and has also written about the value of the humanities, including film studies and music, as vital avenues for creativity and imagination.

As the founding Dean of the School of Law at BML Munjal University, he was instrumental in establishing its entire legal education program.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Overcautious

Late Adopter

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

AI & Cyber Law
He recently spoke on the need for legal frameworks to evolve with advances in AI, highlighting the intersection of cutting-edge technology and law.
Taxation & Commercial Law
This is his foundational expertise; he practiced as an international tax lawyer in New York and has authored a leading text on Indian international taxation.
Legal Education
As a former founding Dean and current Professor, he frequently discusses his teaching philosophy, which emphasizes interactive methods and experiential learning for students.

Media Appearances

Meet Our New Registrar | Dr Nigam Nuggehalli. Featured in National Law School of India University – News & Events

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Meet Our Department of Revenue Chair Professor | Prof. (Dr.) Nigam Nuggehalli. Featured in National Law School of India University (NLSIU) – News & Events

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Dr. Nigam Nuggehalli - National Law School of India University -. Featured in National Law School of India University – Faculty Directory

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Work History

9-2025
DOR Chair Professor of Law at National Law School of India University, Bangalore
8-2021 - 3-2026
Registrar at National Law School of India University
7-2019 - 6-2021
Dean, School of Law at BML Munjal University
7-2018 - 7-2019
Visiting Professor at NLSIU
5-2014 - 5-2018
Associate Professor at Azim Premji Foundation India

Education

BA from National Law School of India University
Master of Laws - LLM from New York University

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Insights For Selling To Nigam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nigam is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nigam

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nigam move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Nigam take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Nigam

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