Benson Ngugi

Practice Areas

Benson Ngugi is the Managing Partner at Igeria & Ngugi Advocates, bringing over 20 years’ experience in corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, and complex transactions. He is a highly regarded adviser to a diverse client base that includes leading local and international organisations operating across the financial services, real estate, energy, infrastructure sectors, and governmental organisations.

Benson has extensive expertise in commercial litigation and arbitration, banking and finance, and real estate transactions. A seasoned advocate and dispute strategist, Benson has extensive experience representing clients in high-stakes commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory disputes before Kenyan courts and arbitral tribunals. His litigation practice is distinguished by his ability to manage complex, multi-party disputes, develop robust litigation strategies, and achieve commercially favourable outcomes.

In addition to disputes, Benson has deep expertise in banking and finance, real estate transactions, and corporate advisory work, with a strong focus on transaction structuring, negotiation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. His dual strength as both a litigator and transactional adviser enables him to deliver holistic, pragmatic legal solutions that are closely aligned with clients’ commercial objectives.

Recognised for his technical expertise, and client-centric approach, Benson plays a central role in driving the firm’s growth and maintaining its reputation for delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions. His capacity to manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee complex matters positions him as a trusted adviser to both public and private sector clients.

Professional Memberships

Commonwealth Law Society

Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Law Society of Kenya

East Africa Law Society

Industry Sector Expertise

Benson Ngugi advises clients across a broad range of sectors, with particular strength in financial services and banking, real estate and construction, energy and infrastructure, and the public sector. His practice also spans commercial and corporate enterprises, where he supports both local and international organisations on regulatory, transactional, and dispute-related matters. Benson has significant experience acting for government bodies and state parastatals, and regularly represents clients in sector-specific disputes involving regulatory compliance, complex commercial contracts, and high-value transactions.