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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.
11 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
Acquisition, Equity Financing, Private EquityIMG Fund I (IMG Capital) acquisition of a minority stake in Avis Locafinance GroupPublic record2026UndisclosedMoroccoBanking and Financial ServicesMergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalDLA Piper, PRAD Avocats
AcquisitionAdenia Partners of a stake in Maymana from Capmezzanine II (CDG Invest Growth)Public record2026UndisclosedMorocco–Mergers and AcquisitionsDLA Piper, URITI
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
Acquisition, Private EquityAmethis Fund III of a minority stake in BH HoldingPublic record2025UndisclosedMorocco–Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalDLA Piper
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
DivestmentPhatisa sale of a controlling shareholding in Meridian Group (fertiliser and agricultural commodities, Mauritius and South-East Africa) to Ma’adenPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaConsumer and RetailMergers and AcquisitionsDLA Piper
Divestment, Equity FinancingNampak Limited disposal of Nampak Cartons Nigeria to AR Packaging Group AB (Alucan Investments)Public record2025UndisclosedSouth Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsDLA Piper
AcquisitionAdenia Partners acquisition of a controlling stake in Kanu Equipment (mining, earthmoving, agriculture and construction equipment distributor across Africa)Public record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaMiningMergers and AcquisitionsDLA Piper
AcquisitionDPI acquisition of 100% of the share capital and voting rights of Solevo Group (African chemicals distribution platform) from HeliosPublic record2025US$250mSouth Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsDLA Piper
AcquisitionAcquisition by Globex of 100% of Logic TransportPublic record2024UndisclosedMoroccoInfrastructureMergers and AcquisitionsDLA Piper
Divestment, Equity FinancingSale of a majority stake in STAM to TGCC coupled with a capital increase (STAM group valued at MAD 4.3bn)Public record2026MAD 4.3bnMoroccoManufacturingMergers and AcquisitionsDLA Piper
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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.