About Us - Igeria & Ngugi Advocates

About our Successes

WHY CHOOSE US

Igeria & Ngugi is a corporate commercial law firm established in 1997, bringing together some of the most competent attorneys in Kenya. The Firm serves local, regional and international clientelle, following the “global standards, local understanding” mantra.

With over 20 years of operation, we’ve developed a comprehensive diversity and inclusive strategy that enables us to harness the talents of our advocates, achieving the best for our clients within the firm’s mutual core values.

Igeria & Ngugi is not just your legal partner, we understand the art of law, and in practice, your solutions starts here.

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OUR MISSION

We are on a mission to provide solution-oriented legal services that add value to our clients and their businesses.

OUR VISION

A vision to be the preferred corporate commercial law firm in the region, and to accumulate like-minded global partnerships.

OUR VALUES

At Igeria & Ngugi, our belief is your promise. In fulfilment thereof, we have aligned our values towards:

Commitment to competent service, enveloped in excellence
Upholding integrity in all areas of our operations and engagement
Investing in authentic leadership growth for all our employees
Upholding healthy client relationships through diversity
Supporting and promoting social justice for the poor and/or marginalized

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NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS

Corporate & Commercial

Our Firm was retained by the trustee to advise on the structure of the Mezzanine debt to be undertaken by a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS). We carried out the structuring in conjunction with KN Law LLP and Due Diligence on each of the Project that the CIS was investing and reviewed the security documents and carried out the registration of the same
Our firm was retained by the Regulator to provide guidance on the surrender of Spectrum by a holder of a license and to provide advice on the nature of assignment and transfer of surrendered spectrum. The Firm also provided input on gaps in the current legislation and international best practice in the final opinion provided
Retained by a top Bank in Kenya to advice on risk management for a mobile phone loan product for the purposes of ensuring compliance with both the Banking Act and the Insurance Act and the accompanying Regulation, Guidelines and Policies.
The Firm was retained by a multinational Mattress Manufacturing company to assist in the acquisition of a 33% stake in its Kenyan subsidiary in a bid to consolidate control of the entity. We also advised the large Mattress Manufacturing company on the restructure of its Employees during the pandemic.
Retained to assist a Multinational Tech company that was seeking 18,000,000 Euros facility from the European Investment Bank. Our Firm handled the advisory and review of the first demand guarantee and assisted in the ensuring all the Conditions precedent were met.
The Firm was retained by an African multinational in the online market place business to assist in aligning its HR Policies and its Standard Employment Templates.
The Firm assisted in the structure and set up of Revolving Fund set up by an Islamic Development Partner in Somalia to provide 5-7 year Loans to University Student to be repaid without interest after graduation. The Firm also carried out a restructure of the Fund to increase its scope in 2020.
The firm was retained by a Money transfer company whose headquarters are based in the UK to assist in harmonizing its Terms and Conditions as well as policies to comply with the local legislation in more than 72 countries where they operate in.
Advised and assisted in an application by an Independent Power Producer to set up a 45 MW Solar Plant in Kenya. Our Client is currently in the process of negotiating a Power Purchase Agreement.

Corporate Dispute Resolution

Won a favourable Supreme Court decision on a long-running land dispute matter under Section 163.4.A
Successfully defended the appointment of a regulatory body's Board of Directors.
Defended KenHA on a suit on access roads to Super-Highways, saving the parastatal almost Kes 2bn in super-highway reconstruction costs and loss of business.
Defended our client in an arbitration matter worth Kes. 118mn, and the corresponding appeal in High Court.
Successfully prosecuted a defamation suit; leading to our client being awarded the highest amount of damages in the country.
Successfully negotiated on a $3mn settlement for specific passengers in the Ethiopia vs Boeing airplane accident of 2019.
Advised and assisted in the restructuring of Plan International and World Vision's HR Policy and staff planning.
Currently engaged in Debt recovery for international corporations worth over Kes 500m.
Advised and assisted in trademark negotiations between an international firm and a local firm.

Property Law & Real Estate

Advised and assisted in an application by an Independent Power Producer to set up a 45 MW Solar Plant in Kenya. Our Client is currently in the process of negotiating a Power Purchase Agreement.
Advised a collective investment scheme worth Kes 12bn on the structure and the security documents for the projects.
Defended KenHA on a suit on Access roads to Super-Highways, saving the parastatal almost Kes 2bn in super-highway reconstruction costs and loss of business.
Successfully prosecuted a defamation suit; our client being awarded the highest amount of damages in the country.
Won a favourable Supreme Court decision on a long-running land dispute matter under Section 163.4.A
Successfully negotiated on $3mn settlement for specific passengers in the Boeing mishaps of 2019.
Retained by a top Bank in Kenya to advice on risk management for a mobile phone loan product for the purposes of ensuring compliance with both the Banking Act and the Insurance Act and the accompanying Regulation, Guidelines and Policies.
The Firm assisted in the structure and set up of a Revolving Fund set up by an Islamic Development Partner in Somalia to provide 5-7 year loans to University students to be repaid without interest after graduation. The Firm also carried out a restructure of the Fund to increase its scope in 2020.