Nikhil Narendran
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 1 : TMT: Technology & Telecommunications
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About
Provided by Nikhil Narendran
Practice Areas
Partner – TMT / General Corporate
Nikhil Narendran has substantial experience in advising companies on telecom, media and technology laws in relation to India entry, operations, strategy, policy, regulatory issues, disputes and business models. He focuses on telecom and satellite regulations, data protection, information technology laws, cyber security, content liability, intellectual property rights and outsourcing. He has significant expertise in domestic, cross-border and global commercial contracts negotiations including in relation to strategic M&As, outsourcing, licensing, telecom, cloud, technology, media and fintech. Nikhil has deep sectoral knowledge of the TMT and Fintech space, advises regularly on the interface between cutting edge technologies and laws and helps in business model structuring. He also advises clients in relation to policy engagements in the TMT and Fintech sectors.
Professional Memberships
ALB India Top TMT / Fintech Lawyers 2021
IBLJ – India’s Future Legal Leaders 2020
ALB 40-under-40 2020
Chambers & Partners and Who’s Who Legal TMT
Publications
Chapter on “Big Data in State Possession” in the handbook on Blockchain for Property Governance
Chapter on “Accountability” in Responsible AI-A Global Policy Framework
Personal
Education: BA LLB HONS
Admissions: Kerala Bar Council
Industry body memberships: Board of ITechLaw
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Nikhil Narendran operates across the TMT spectrum from the Bengaluru office, handling a wide range of contractual and regulatory issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"In addition to providing excellent advice, he has organised a team of talented and responsive lawyers to support our Indian operations."
"He had in-depth knowledge of the relevant regulations and background on industry practices which enabled us to quickly close the issue at hand. His approach was always practical and solution-oriented."
"In addition to providing excellent advice, he has organised a team of talented and responsive lawyers to support our Indian operations."
"He had in-depth knowledge of the relevant regulations and background on industry practices which enabled us to quickly close the issue at hand. His approach was always practical and solution-oriented."