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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.
60 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
OtherExit by Apis Partners, Crossfin Holdings and IFC of iKhokha to NedbankPublic record2025R1.65bnSouth AfricaBanking and Financial ServicesCorporate and CommercialBowmans, Webber Wentzel
AcquisitionNATCO Pharma (India) acquisition of a stake in Adcock Ingram HoldingsPublic record2025R4bnSouth AfricaHealthcare and PharmaceuticalsMergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
AcquisitionBarloworld Ltd acquisition by a Newco vehicle for the Zahid Group (Saudi Arabia) and Entsha (Pty) LtdPublic record2025R25bnSouth Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
DivestmentBarrick Mining Corporation disposal of Barrick Gold South AfricaPublic record2025US$1.55bnSouth AfricaMiningMergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
DivestmentGroupe Canal+ disposal of a 51% stake in LicenceCo to a consortium of BEE parties (MultiChoice transaction)Public record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaMedia and EntertainmentMergers and AcquisitionsWerksmans Attorneys, Webber Wentzel, Bowmans, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, TGR Attorneys
Debt FinancingInvestec Bank US$200m facility to a Tanzanian commercial bankPublic record2025US$200mSouth Africa, TanzaniaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and FinanceBowmans
OtherBCM (Buscor) exit from business rescuePublic record2024UndisclosedSouth AfricaInfrastructureCorporate and CommercialWerksmans Attorneys, Bowmans
OtherBayport Management Ltd cross-border restructuring (SEM-listed holding company)Public record2024UndisclosedMulti-jurisdictionalInfrastructureCorporate and CommercialBowmans
DivestmentNampak Zambia disposals: liquid cartons, plastic drums and liquid businesses (Zambian aspects)Public record2024UndisclosedSouth Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
Bond IssuanceTransnet notes issuancePublic record2024UndisclosedSouth AfricaInfrastructureCapital MarketsENSafrica, Bowmans
AcquisitionEast Africa Gateway acquisition of 95% of Tanzania International Container Terminal Services (TICTS)Public record2024US$39.5mTanzaniaInfrastructureMergers and AcquisitionsClyde & Co, Bowmans
AcquisitionAfricinvest, Amethis, Proparco and IFC acquisition of Netis (pan-African telecom and energy infrastructure group) – Mauritius legal aspectsPublic record2024UndisclosedMauritiusPower and RenewablesMergers and AcquisitionsAsafo & Co, Bowmans
OtherManta Bidco take-private of Mediclinic International (Remgro / SAS Shipping Agencies Services, MSC group)Public record2024UndisclosedSouth AfricaHealthcare and PharmaceuticalsCorporate and CommercialBowmans, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, Webber Wentzel
Equity FinancingActis exit of Octotel and RSAWeb to African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), Thebe and STOAPublic record2024UndisclosedSouth AfricaInfrastructureCorporate and CommercialWebber Wentzel, Bowmans, ENSafrica
Divestment, Equity FinancingLipton Teas and Infusions sale of its tea plantation businesses in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania to Browns InvestmentsPublic record2024UndisclosedKenya, Rwanda, TanzaniaConsumer and RetailMergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
Acquisition, Private EquityAscent Capital Africa (Ascent Rift Valley Fund) acquisition of a minority stake in Dune Packaging (Kenya)Public record2024UndisclosedKenya–Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalBowmans, IKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya)
Divestment, Private EquityRebosis Property Fund business rescue – sale of 41 properties to 32 partiesPublic record2024R8bnSouth AfricaReal EstateMergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalBowmans, ENSafrica, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
AcquisitionAxian Group acquisition of Wananchi Group Holdings (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mauritius)Public record2024UndisclosedKenya, Mauritius, Tanzania, UgandaTelecomsMergers and AcquisitionsEngoru, Mutebi Advocates, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, Bowmans
AcquisitionGlobeleq Africa Ltd full acquisition of QPEA GT Menengai Ltd (35MW geothermal, Menengai project area, Kenya) from Quantum Power East AfricaPublic record2026UndisclosedKenyaPower and RenewablesMergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance and InfrastructureBowmans
DivestmentEast Africa Batteries Ltd sale of its shares in Eveready East Africa plc (NSE-listed) to InvestAfrica-FZCO (UAE)Public record2026UndisclosedMulti-jurisdictionalManufacturingMergers 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.