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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.
23 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
RestructuringVodacom transfers tower assets to Vodacom Tower CompanyFirm submission2026UndisclosedSouth Africa–Technology, Media and TelecomsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
DivestmentTelesure disposes of 1Life Insurance to ClientèleFirm submission2026UndisclosedSouth Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
TransactionNedbank disposal of Ecobank Transnational stakePublic record2025US$100m–––Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, CMS, ENSafrica, LPA Law
TransactionGozem Series B debt and equity raisePublic record2025Undisclosed–––Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, LPA Law, Banwo & Ighodalo, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
AcquisitionEngie and Meridiam acquisition of BTE RenewablesPublic record2026UndisclosedSouth Africa–Energy and Natural ResourcesCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
AcquisitionJannie Mouton Stigting acquires Curro for R7.34bnPublic record2026R7.34bnUS$407.8mSouth Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
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 Financing, Private EquityNorfund USD 15m investment in Texplast Industries (East African packaging)Public record2026US$15mKenya–Private Equity and Venture CapitalCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
AcquisitionVodacom acquisition of a 30% stake in MAZIVPublic record20260South AfricaDigital Infrastructure, TelecomsCompetition and Regulatory, Mergers and AcquisitionsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
MergerCanal+ and MultiChoice merger: Nigerian competition aspectsPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria, South Africa–Competition and RegulatoryUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Bowmans, Webber Wentzel, ENSafrica, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Acquisition, Equity Financing, Private EquityOld Mutual Private Equity acquisition of a majority stake in Honoris United Universities from ActisPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaEducationMergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Divestment, Equity FinancingSpalding Investments 10 RF (PBT Group) disposal of a 2.6% indirect beneficial holding in PBT to The Intrepid Projects IIPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaTechnologyMergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance and InfrastructureCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Private EquityOld Mutual funding of the Middle Lusutfu Hydropower project (13.5MW, Eswatini)Public record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaPower and RenewablesPrivate Equity and Venture Capital, Project Finance and InfrastructureCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Equity Financing, Merger, Private EquityNorfund and Mahlako Financial Services investment in Anthem (merger of 20+ renewable IPP assets under the IDEAS Fund) – Catalyst PE Deal of the Year 2025Public record2025US$86mSouth AfricaPower and RenewablesMergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, Webber Wentzel, Fasken (South Africa)
AcquisitionVodacom acquires additional stake in Safaricom for R36bnPublic record2025US$2.1bnKenya, South Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, ENSafrica
DivestmentPPC disposes of 51% of CIMERWA to National Cement HoldingPublic record2024US$42.5mRwanda, South Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
AcquisitionDevki Group / National Cement Company acquisition of Cimerwa (Rwanda cement producer)Public record2024UndisclosedKenya, Rwanda–Mergers and AcquisitionsALN Rwanda | K-Solutions & Partners, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
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
Initial Public OfferingWeBuyCars (WBC) unbundling from Transaction Capital and JSE listingPublic record2024UndisclosedSouth AfricaConsumer and RetailCapital MarketsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, Werksmans Attorneys, ENSafrica
Private EquityCoronation Fund Managers BEE ownership transactionPublic record2024UndisclosedSouth Africa–Private Equity and Venture CapitalCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
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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.