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Nigel Abbas

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Trustee at Royal Academy of Arts
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Nigel Abbas is the Founder and CEO of ABBAS MEDIA LAW, a specialist firm advising the UK’s leading television, film, and advertising industries. With over two decades of experience, he has provided legal counsel on thousands of hours of content across all genres. He holds a BA in Mathematics & Philosophy from Kings College London.

Outside of his legal work, Nigel is a passionate supporter of the visual arts and serves as a Trustee for the Royal Academy of Arts. He is an active club-level tennis player, enjoys the theatre, and is currently learning Spanish. He splits his time between London and Palma, Mallorca.

Unique fact: Before becoming a leading media lawyer, Nigel earned a joint honours degree in Mathematics and Philosophy.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Trustee
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Media Law & Regulation
As the founder of a boutique media law firm, he advises on all aspects of law and regulation, including complex issues for broadcasters and production companies.
Television Production
He works closely with many of the UK's leading independent production companies and has advised on acclaimed shows like "The Great British Bake Off".
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Career

Work history

1-2018 - 4-2024
Trustee
Royal Academy of Arts
1-2016
Editor, publisher
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1-2015
Founder
Abbas Media Law
2011 - 2017
Media Lawyer
5RB
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Education
1987 - 1990
Mathematics & Philosophy BA (Joint Honours)
King's College London
CPE LAW
London Metropolitan University
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