About Him . . .

Elizaphan Bogonko is the Senior Partner at BEAM LAW ADVOCATES LLP and one of Kenya’s most accomplished advocates in the fields of real estate conveyancing, property law, civil litigation, and business advisory. Called to the bar in 1997, he brings nearly three decades of sustained practice to the firm, with a reputation built on meticulous legal craftsmanship, sound commercial judgment, and an unwavering commitment to his clients’ interests.

Mr. Bogonko’s conveyancing practice spans the entire spectrum of property transactions under Kenyan law, encompassing the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold interests, registration of sectional titles, negotiation and drafting of commercial and residential leases, preparation of mortgage and charge instruments, and the conduct of comprehensive title due diligence. His mastery of the Land Registration Act, 2012, the Land Act, 2012, and the associated subsidiary legislation, coupled with his long-standing working relationships with the relevant government registries, ensures that his clients’ property transactions are concluded with efficiency, precision, and legal certainty.

In contentious matters, Mr. Bogonko is an experienced litigator who appears regularly before the Environment and Land Court, the High Court (Civil Division), the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. His litigation practice encompasses disputes relating to adverse possession, land fraud, boundary determinations, injunctions to restrain unlawful dealings in land, breach of sale agreements, enforcement of charges and securities, professional negligence, and commercial contract disputes. He combines rigorous preparation and analytical depth with persuasive advocacy.

As a trusted business advisor, Mr. Bogonko handles a number of corporate clients as standing legal counsel. He advises on matters of commercial contract management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and the structuring of business transactions, providing legal guidance that is both commercially grounded and strategically sound.

His international investment advisory practice further extends to advising foreign and domestic investors on market entry into the Kenyan and broader East African markets, including structuring of investment vehicles, compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and the legal aspects of real estate portfolio management across multiple asset classes.