Ben M. Mugi
Practice Areas
Capital Markets | Banking & Finance | Corporate & Commercial | Real Estate | Regulatory advisory.
Profile Summary
Ben M. Mugi is a Partner at Mamicha & Company Advocates, with a practice rooted in commercial law, capital markets, real estate, and regulatory advisory. His work brings together legal precision and commercial awareness, particularly for clients navigating transactions that require careful drafting, sound judgment, and a clear understanding of both risk and opportunity.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Manchester, UK, and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He commenced his legal career with pupillage at CMS Daly & Inamdar Advocates LLP and, following his admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in 2021, practiced as an Associate before serving as Legal Counsel at Dry Associates Investment Bank. He rejoined Mamicha & Company in 2024 and is a member of the Law Society of Kenya.
His areas of expertise span Banking & Corporate Finance, Commercial Transactions, Projects, Real Estate, and Conveyancing. Ben has advised both local and international clients on commercial contracts, financing arrangements, corporate structuring, security perfection, and due diligence across sectors, including finance, insurance, infrastructure, and regulated business environments.
Ben is known for his detail-driven approach to legal work and his ability to bridge legal strategy with commercial imperatives — helping clients move transactions forward in both local and cross-border contexts.
Key Highlights (2025-26)
- Mavoko 300-Acre Project: Ben was part of the team that advised on financing, acquisition, subdivision, and titling of 300+ acres valued at Kshs 2.7 billion
- Investment Bank Advisory: Provided legal advisory to a leading investment bank on asset acquisition and financing.
- Multinational Motor Vehicle Financier: Acted for a multinational on structured receivables transfers and security-driven assignments.
- Eastleigh Construction Projects: Oversees two major construction/development projects in Eastleigh valued at over Kshs 1.5 Billion collectively.
- Digital Finance Structuring: A Kshs 1 Billion facility matter involved pioneering MPSR registration for digital loan portfolio collateral—coordinated with UAE counsel on enforcement frameworks.
- Healthcare Cross-Border: The matter required liaising with a Singapore-based holding company counsel on corporate governance documentation.