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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.
60 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
RestructuringValterra Platinum demerger from Anglo American and accelerated placementPublic record2026UndisclosedMulti-jurisdictional, South Africa–Capital MarketsBowmans, Webber Wentzel
DivestmentLeapFrog Investments exits Goodlife Pharmacy to CFAO HealthcarePublic record2026UndisclosedKenya, Multi-jurisdictional–Private Equity and Venture CapitalBowmans
AcquisitionAmsons Group acquires Bamburi CementPublic record2026UndisclosedKenya, Tanzania–Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans, Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya), Kaplan & Stratton
Equity FinancingPick n Pay recapitalisation and Boxer listing (R8.5bn)Public record2026R8.5bnUS$472.2mSouth Africa–Capital MarketsBowmans, Webber Wentzel
Initial Public OfferingOptasia R6.5bn IPO on the Johannesburg Stock ExchangePublic record2026R6.5bnUS$361.1mSouth Africa–Capital MarketsBowmans, Webber Wentzel
Bond IssuanceSafaricom KES40bn medium-term note programme and KES15bn green bondPublic record2026KSh40bnUS$310.1mKenya–Capital MarketsBowmans
DivestmentAspen Pharmacare sells Asia-Pacific assets to BGH Capital for R26.5bnPublic record2026R26.5bnUS$1.47bnMulti-jurisdictional, South Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans, Webber Wentzel
AcquisitionCoca-Cola HBC acquires a controlling stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for US$2.6bnPublic record2026US$2.6bnMulti-jurisdictional, South Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, ENSafrica, Webber Wentzel
Equity FinancingMercuria USD 250m investment in Exergy energy infrastructure (Zambia)Public record2026US$250mZambiaPower and RenewablesCorporate and CommercialBowmans
Initial Public OfferingQuickmart PLC offer for sale of 50% and listing on the Nairobi Securities ExchangePublic record20260KenyaConsumer and RetailCapital MarketsBowmans
Acquisition, Regulatory Approval or LicensingCompetition Authority of Kenya clears Asahi’s US$2.3bn purchase of Diageo’s EABL stake, with conditionsPublic record2026US$2.3bnKenyaConsumer and RetailCompetition and Regulatory, Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
Public OfferAbsa Group tender offer for an additional 16.5% of Absa Bank KenyaPublic record2026KSh30.6bnKenyaBanking and Financial ServicesCapital Markets, Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
AcquisitionAdenia Partners acquisition of a majority stake in Minet Group from CapitalworksPublic record202670mKenyaBanking and Financial ServicesMergers and AcquisitionsIKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya), Bowmans
AcquisitionTiger Brands of a 74,69% interest in Chocolaterie Confiserie Camerounaise to Minkama Capital and BGFI Bank GroupPublic record2025US$76CameroonBanking and Financial ServicesMergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
Equity FinancingSTOA (French infrastructure/impact investor) USD 27m equity investment in Atlas Tower Kenya (ATK, 450+ telecom towers)Public record2025US$27mKenyaInfrastructureCorporate and CommercialBowmans
MergerCanal+ and MultiChoice merger: Nigerian competition aspectsPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria, South Africa–Competition and RegulatoryUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Bowmans, Webber Wentzel, ENSafrica, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Acquisition, Takeover OfferGroupe Canal+ acquisition of MultiChoice Group (R55bn mandatory offer)Public record2025R55bnMulti-jurisdictional, Nigeria, South AfricaMedia and Entertainment, TelecomsCompetition and Regulatory, Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, DLA Piper, DLA Piper Africa (South Africa), Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (South Africa), MDR Advogados, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Webber Wentzel, Werksmans Attorneys
MergerAnglo American plc / Teck Resources Limited merger (Anglo Teck plc) – second-largest M&A transaction in South African historyPublic record2025US$65bnSouth AfricaMiningMergers and AcquisitionsBowmans, Webber Wentzel
Equity FinancingAlterra Capital Partners investment in Cobra Group HoldingsPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth Africa–Corporate and CommercialBowmans
DivestmentAECI disposal of its Food and Beverage business to Sana Partners GP2 (Sana Partners Group)Public record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaConsumer and RetailMergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
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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.