Ephraim Ndegwa

Partner | Investment & Business Law | Energy Law | Mining Law

I help people and companies drive investment, penetrate markets & grow businesses in Kenya and across Africa with a particular focus on Trade, Mining & Energy Law.

Ephraim is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya currently serving as a Partner at the firm.

He specializes in driving investments in Kenya and Africa, focusing on market penetration and business growth in the Energy and Mining Sectors for both individual and corporate clients. Whether negotiating power purchase agreements or obtaining gold trade licences, Ephraim provides certainty and assurance despite the established bureaucratic and administrative challenges, especially in the energy and mining sectors. Ephraim is also experienced in Kenya’s regulatory environment around the pharmaceutical, and tourism and hospitality industries.

Ephraim is known for his uncompromising pursuit to close the best deals for his clients, and an aggressive attitude that is necessary for entry in the Kenyan market. He shoulders the weight of his clients’ legal issues with dedication, acting as the buffer between them and the market’s brutal legal system. His work ethic is defined by his availability to his clients, ensuring that every client’s interests are considered and met.

This commitment goes beyond the boardroom and his leadership is felt in his social and personal life. A family man, Ephraim is trusted by his peers and clients because of his unwavering principles on honesty and integrity. He believes that any diligent person is prone to walk in greatness despite the daily challenges in life, and this translates into his work and output, inspiring his clients, peers, and colleagues.

What truly sets Ephraim apart is the unique fusion of intellect and ambition. While he is keen on integrity and the specific needs of his clients, he remains thoughtful and forward-thinking. This allows him to offer honest advice and counsel while delivering thought-out and strategic insights to both his clients and the firm.

Ephraim Ndegwa, Investment and Business Law, Mining and Energy lawyer

Ephraim helps clients with:

  • Application for licences associated with mining including gold trading licences.
  • Successful negotiations with communities living around mining zones, especially on distribution of royalties.
  • Advising clients on the requirements for legal compliance on mining precious stones, metals, and gold.
  • Registration of companies, general, limited, and limited liability partnerships, and business names that carry out operations on behalf of the directors interested in mining, energy and agricultural operations.
  • Negotiation, preparation and review of different energy-related agreements including power purchase agreements and project agreements with the key sector players.
  • Advising and leading the acquisition of properties from individuals and communities surrounding project sites and energy farms.
Ephraim Ndegwa, Investment and Business Law, Mining and Energy lawyer

Representative experience:

  • Advised international and local investors on the complex regulatory requirements for mining precious stones and metals, including the successful application and acquisition of gold trading licenses.
  • Represented mining companies in high-stakes negotiations with local communities, successfully securing agreements on royalty distributions and land use that ensured long-term project stability.
  • Conducted due diligence and led the strategic acquisition of large-scale land parcels from individuals and communities to facilitate the development of project sites and energy farms.
  • Drafted and negotiated critical energy-sector instruments, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and project agreements with key government and private sector players.
  • Guided directors and stakeholders through the registration and structuring of special-purpose vehicles (SPVs), including companies and limited liability partnerships tailored for mining, energy, and large-scale agricultural operations.
  • Assisted energy and mining firms with ongoing legal compliance and regulatory reporting, ensuring all operations align with the specific statutory frameworks governing the extractive and renewable energy sectors.

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SOME OF EPHRAIM'S CLIENTS

Rated 5 out of 5
"Ephraim was instrumental in our latest energy project. He handled the negotiation of our Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with incredible precision, navigating the bureaucratic challenges that usually stall these deals. His ability to provide certainty in such a complex environment is rare. He does what few lawyers do…he offers legal advice and a clear path to project commissioning."
Rated 5 out of 5
"Entering the Kenyan mining sector felt like a daunting task until we engaged Ephraim. He secured our gold trading licenses and managed the delicate negotiations with local communities regarding royalties and land use. He acted as a vital buffer between us and the administrative challenges of the sector, ensuring our investment was protected from day one. He is truly the best closer in Kenya."
Rated 5 out of 5
"We've worked with several people, but Ephraim’s intellect and ambition set him apart. He guided our firm through a complex market entry strategy, covering everything from pharmaceutical regulations to large-scale land acquisitions. He is a man of unwavering integrity who stays available to his clients around the clock. With Ephraim in your corner, the brutal Kenyan legal system feels entirely manageable."

Credentials

Admissions:

  • Kenya, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Law Society of Kenya.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Laws Degree, Mount Kenya University.

Professional memberships:

  • Law Society of Kenya

Languages:

  • English
  • Kiswahili
Ephraim Ndegwa, Investment and Business Law, Mining and Energy lawyer

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