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Reviewed records of transactions, disputes and mandates handled by law firms across sub-Saharan Africa. Every entry names its advisers and states its source.
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TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
AcquisitionVivo Energy Maroc acquires 49% of SopétroleFirm submission2026UndisclosedMorocco–Energy and Natural ResourcesBennani & Associés
DivestmentFater (P&G/Angelini JV) exits Morocco through 100% stake saleFirm submission2026UndisclosedMorocco–Mergers and AcquisitionsBennani & Associés
DivestmentDemant sells subsidiaries to Cochlear (Moroccan aspects)Firm submission2026UndisclosedMorocco–Mergers and AcquisitionsBennani & Associés
ArbitrationCarlyle US$404m SAMIR refinery claimFirm submission2026US$404mMorocco–Dispute Resolution and ArbitrationBennani & Associés
AcquisitionWIH Cement Developing / Cimenterie de Lukala acquisitionPublic record2025US$3.7mDemocratic Republic of the CongoManufacturingMergers and AcquisitionsBeijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal, Bennani & Associés, Bowmans, DLA Piper, Eubelius, Hunton Andrews Kurth, KMK Africa, Slaughter and May, White & Case
Joint VentureMaroc Telecom and WANA FiberCo and TowerCo joint venturesFirm submission2025UndisclosedMorocco–Technology, Media and TelecomsBennani & Associés
Joint VentureAllianz and Sanlam €2bn pan-African insurance joint venture (29 markets)Firm submission2026€2bnUS$2.17bnMorocco, Multi-jurisdictional–Mergers and AcquisitionsBennani & Associés, ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates
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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.