Nigel Abbas

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Trustee at Royal Academy of Arts

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Curious

Value Driven

Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

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".
Content IP Rights
He recently wrote about the evolving TV commissioning landscape and the need for producers to secure long-term value by protecting their intellectual property.

Media Appearances

Nigel Abbas - ABBAS MEDIA LAW. Featured in Abbas Media Law

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Work History

1-2018 - 4-2024
Trustee at Royal Academy of Arts
1-2016
Editor, publisher at zoom-in magazine
1-2015
Founder at Abbas Media Law
2011 - 2017
Media Lawyer at 5RB

Education

1987 - 1990
Mathematics & Philosophy BA (Joint Honours) from King's College London
CPE LAW from London Metropolitan University

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Exp : 13 Location : Greater London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Trustee at Royal Academy of Arts
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Insights For Selling To Nigel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nigel is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nigel

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nigel move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Nigel take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Nigel

Personality Compatibility


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