Mr. Nikhil Prasad Singh

Legal Associate, B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
 
 
 
 

Experience

Nikhil has pursued B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, an esteemed NLU where he is a distinguished student. Alongside his studies, he has spent the past years as a Legal intern at E&S Legal Associates, handling litigation, writs, criminal appeals, and regulatory research. He has also completed targeted internships with leading Web3 and legal practices drafting compliance frameworks for Web3 Assam, managing contract templates at SecureDApp, shaping DAO and DeFi policy at Web3 Assam, and supporting research and briefing at Ikigai, among others

Expertise

With a deep focus on blockchain and Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), Nikhil has mapped node-as-a-service models, structured remittance and stablecoin issuance schemes, and drafted legal opinions on cross-border crypto taxation. He brings strong competition-law credentials from research roles at Gaggar & Partners and Das Associates, and a proven track record in drafting smart-contract referral agreements, AML/CFT checklists for DIFC/UAE free zones, and policy briefs on MiCA, SEBI advisories, and FATF VASP guidelines.
 

Authoritativeness

A published researcher and speaker, Nikhil co-authored papers on AI-blockchain integration at AMU’s AI & Law conference, competition-law impacts in India’s PSUs, and the Tornado Cash regulatory case at NLIU Bhopal. He serves as Chief Editor for NUSRL’s Centre for Study in Competition Law and has represented Web3 Assam in policy panels. His awards include 1st Runner-Up in the Blogging Bonanza 2025 (NLU Tripura) and 2nd Best Researcher in NUSRL’s Moot Court Competition.
 

Trustworthiness

Known for his meticulous research and clarity of thought, Nikhil balances technical nuance with practical legal insight. Whether drafting high-stakes petitions, advising on token-launch compliance, or proofreading sensitive workplace-harassment reports, he maintains strict confidentiality, strategic transparency, and a collaborative approach of earning the trust of mentors, peers, and clients alike.