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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.
71 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
TransactionMoniepoint US$110m Series C fundingPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Norton Rose Fulbright, Aluko & Oyebode
Rights IssueCitibank Nigeria rights issue for CBN recapitalisationPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Capital MarketsAluko & Oyebode
Debt FinancingFirst Abu Dhabi Bank US$400m murabaha facility to Africa Finance CorporationPublic record2026US$400mNigeria–Banking and FinanceAluko & Oyebode
Bond IssuanceEkiti State ₦32.5bn infrastructure bond for the Ado-Ekiti Ring Road PPPPublic record2026₦32.5bnUS$24.4mNigeria–Project Finance and InfrastructureAluko & Oyebode
Commercial Paper ProgrammeThriveAgric raises ₦5.3bn in debut commercial paper under ₦50bn programmePublic record2026₦5.3bnNigeriaAgricultureCapital MarketsAluko & Oyebode
Syndicated LoanAfrica Finance Corporation US$2bn syndicated term loan (26 lenders): Nigerian counsel to the lendersPublic record2026US$2bnMulti-jurisdictional, NigeriaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and FinanceAluko & Oyebode
Infrastructure ProjectSyncord Tower, Eko AtlanticPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Real EstateAluko & Oyebode
Commercial AgreementLeks Sports NG 25-year partnership with Landmark Africa Group for Escola ParkPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Real EstateAluko & Oyebode
Debt FinancingInvestec financing of RIVE Private Investment’s Leonardo AW139 helicopterPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Maritime and AviationAluko & Oyebode
Bond IssuanceMCM Funding SPV Plc Series 1 ₦5bn fixed-rate bondPublic record2025₦5bnNigeriaBanking and Financial ServicesCapital MarketsAluko & Oyebode
Private PlacementFCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund ₦20bn Series II offer under ₦100bn programmePublic record2025₦20bnNigeriaBanking and Financial ServicesCapital Markets, Private Equity and Venture CapitalAluko & Oyebode
DivestmentAfrica Capital Alliance divestment from Aradel HoldingsPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria–Private Equity and Venture CapitalAluko & Oyebode
Equity FinancingSolar leasing company financingPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria–Private Equity and Venture CapitalAluko & Oyebode
OtherAfex Global multi-jurisdiction trade mark registrationPublic record2025UndisclosedMultiple jurisdictions, Nigeria–Intellectual PropertyAluko & Oyebode
Regulatory Approval or LicensingTax advice to a non-resident contractor on a major offshore EPC contract2025UndisclosedNigeria, United States–Corporate and CommercialAluko & Oyebode
Regulatory Approval or LicensingAdvice to oil majors on stamp duty demands for an audit period2025UndisclosedNigeria–Corporate and CommercialAluko & Oyebode
RefinancingStandard Advisory London restructuring of oil and gas acquisition facilityPublic record2025US$600mNigeria, United KingdomOil and GasRestructuring and InsolvencyAluko & Oyebode
Debt FinancingAfrica Finance Corporation EUR term loan to Bank of IndustryPublic record2025€2bnNigeria–Banking and FinanceAluko & Oyebode
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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.