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Transactions Tracker
Reviewed records of transactions, disputes and mandates handled by law firms across sub-Saharan Africa. Every entry names its advisers and states its source.
924 records
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
Private EquityZeepay Ghana preference share investmentPublic record2025UndisclosedGhanaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and Finance, Private Equity and Venture CapitalBentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah, AB & David Africa, N. Dowuona & Company, Dentons
Commercial AgreementYhemo Lee brand partnership with PawnShopbyBluRadishPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Technology, Media and TelecomsLekan Bamidele & Co.
Project FinancingWalterSmith Refinery NGN10bn financingPublic record2025₦10mUS$10bnNigeria–Project Finance and InfrastructureG Elias
Infrastructure ProjectWAGL Escravos Crude Handling Terminal rehabilitationPublic record2025₦200mNigeriaOil and GasEnergy and Natural ResourcesJackson, Etti & Edu
RestructuringVodacom transfers tower assets to Vodacom Tower CompanyFirm submission2026UndisclosedSouth Africa–Technology, Media and TelecomsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
AcquisitionVivo Energy Maroc acquires 49% of SopétroleFirm submission2026UndisclosedMorocco–Energy and Natural ResourcesBennani & Associés
RestructuringValterra Platinum demerger from Anglo American and accelerated placementPublic record2026UndisclosedMulti-jurisdictional, South Africa–Capital MarketsBowmans, Webber Wentzel
TransactionUAC acquisition of Chivita | HollandiaPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Fasken Martineau, McDermott Will & Emery, TEMPLARS, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
TransactionTrafigura / Heath Goldfields Bogoso-Prestea financing and offtakePublic record2026Undisclosed–––JLD & MB Legal Consultancy
DivestmentTelesure disposes of 1Life Insurance to ClientèleFirm submission2026UndisclosedSouth Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
AcquisitionTana Furniture acquires 51% of Furniture PalaceFirm submission2026UndisclosedKenya–Mergers and AcquisitionsMMC Asafo
TransactionSeamlessHR Series A extensionPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Tope Adebayo LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
MergerSaracen Media merger with global media groupFirm submission2026UndisclosedKenya–Mergers and AcquisitionsMMC Asafo
AcquisitionSafaricom acquires 267km fibre-optic cable for Ethiopia connectivityFirm submission2026UndisclosedEthiopia, Kenya–Technology, Media and TelecomsMMC Asafo
TransactionQuest Electricity Nigeria ₦19bn acquisition of Yola Electricity DistributionPublic record2024Undisclosed–––ÆLEX
AcquisitionWilmar acquires sole control of PZ Wilmar from PZ CussonsPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Mergers and AcquisitionsUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
TransactionPrembly acquisition of Peleza InternationalPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Pavestones Legal
Records marked “Firm submission” are based on information provided by the advising firm and reviewed by Meridian editors before publication. Records marked “Public record” are compiled from public announcements and filings. Spotted an error? Suggest a correction.
Deal activity · South and East Africa
Most active firms on the Meridian record
Law firms by number of deals advised in South Africa and East Africa, October 2023 to October 2026.
1. Bowmans51 deals · US$83.9bn
2. Webber Wentzel27 deals · US$89.0bn
3. ENSafrica27 deals · US$7.6bn
4. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr16 deals · US$5.7bn
5. Werksmans14 deals · US$3.8bn
6. Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya)10 deals · US$160m
7. DLA Piper Africa (South Africa)9 deals · US$3.7bn
8. BLC Robert & Associates (ALN Mauritius)8 deals · US$95m
9. Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates (DLA Piper Africa, Kenya)7 deals · US$267m
10. Kaplan & Stratton7 deals · value n/d
11. DLA Piper5 deals · US$3.2bn
12. Engoru, Mutebi Advocates5 deals · value n/d
13. ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates5 deals · US$8m
14. White & Case4 deals · US$360m
15. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer3 deals · US$5.6bn
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| # | Firm | Deals | South Africa | East Africa | Disclosed value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowmans | 51 | 31 | 20 | US$83.9bn |
| 2 | Webber Wentzel | 27 | 27 | 0 | US$89.0bn |
| 3 | ENSafrica | 27 | 18 | 9 | US$7.6bn |
| 4 | Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr | 16 | 12 | 4 | US$5.7bn |
| 5 | Werksmans | 14 | 14 | 0 | US$3.8bn |
| 6 | Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya) | 10 | 0 | 10 | US$160m |
| 7 | DLA Piper Africa (South Africa) | 9 | 9 | 0 | US$3.7bn |
| 8 | BLC Robert & Associates (ALN Mauritius) | 8 | 0 | 8 | US$95m |
| 9 | Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates (DLA Piper Africa, Kenya) | 7 | 0 | 7 | US$267m |
| 10 | Kaplan & Stratton | 7 | 0 | 7 | value n/d |
| 11 | DLA Piper | 5 | 5 | 0 | US$3.2bn |
| 12 | Engoru, Mutebi Advocates | 5 | 0 | 5 | value n/d |
| 13 | ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates | 5 | 0 | 5 | US$8m |
| 14 | White & Case | 4 | 4 | 0 | US$360m |
| 15 | Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer | 3 | 3 | 0 | US$5.6bn |
Sources: firm releases, trade press and external researchers. Imported 3 October 2026. Browse the transactions.