Nikhil Hegde is a litigation and disputes lawyer with a growing reputation for his work in civil, criminal, and commercial litigation. His practice places a strong emphasis on civil litigation and arbitration matters, complemented by experience in regulatory compliance, contract advisory, and consumer protection. His diverse portfolio and sharp legal acumen makes him a valuable asset to clients navigating complex disputes and transactions. Nikhil regularly appears before the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka, City Civil and Sessions Courts, Commercial Courts, Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal, Karnataka Appellate Tribunal, and Consumer Forums. He has worked with some of the region’s leading law firms, including Haranahalli Law Partners and Clergy & Wisemen LLP, before joining King Stubb & Kasiva. He has also assisted in strategic advisory and drafting for corporate clients and has a keen interest in balancing courtroom advocacy with pre-litigation strategy.
Representative Clients :
Swiggy, Unicards, Nobroker, Canara Bank, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation Ltd, BESCOM etc.
Indicative Experience
- Represented parties in suits for specific performance, recovery, and injunctions across trial and appellate courts.
- Successfully argued in WP No.14905/2022 before the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka, securing interim relief in a high-stakes tax matter.
- Appeared in arbitration matters concerning commercial and service contracts, advising on enforcement and interim relief
- Regularly drafted and vetted agreements, including lease deeds, NDAs, service agreements, and sale deeds.
- Delivered research-led advisory on property title verification and land acquisition matters for high-value transactions.
- Contributed to legal workshops and paper presentations on IP and constitutional law topics.
