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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.
69 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
TransactionPlatform Petroleum acquisition of Kuri Marginal Oil FieldPublic record2024Undisclosed–––Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
TransactionAccrete acquisition of Oloye Marginal FieldPublic record2024Undisclosed–––Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Project FinancingProject BRIDGE: Nigeria’s US$2bn fibre optic PPP with the World Bank, AfDB and EBRDReviewed by Meridian2026US$2bnNigeriaDigital InfrastructureProject Finance and Infrastructure, Technology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Project FinancingLegal advice to a transaction adviser on a state agro-industrial processing zone under multilateral procurement rules2026UndisclosedNigeriaAgricultureProject Finance and InfrastructureDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Equity FinancingCybervergent US$3m seed roundPublic record2026US$3mNigeria–Private Equity and Venture CapitalDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Commercial AgreementSolad I-REC transaction with RivyPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Energy and Natural ResourcesDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
AcquisitionMTN Group agrees US$6.2bn acquisition of IHS TowersPublic record2026US$6.2bnMulti-jurisdictional, Nigeria, South AfricaInfrastructure, TelecomsMergers and AcquisitionsCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, Fried Frank, Latham & Watkins, Swaine & Moore, Walkers
AcquisitionAcquisition of a minority stake in a Nigerian upstream oil company by an asset manager2026UndisclosedNigeria–Mergers and AcquisitionsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Debt FinancingFairmoney group USD10 million cross-border financing from Cauris Series LLCPublic record2026US$10mFrance, Multi-jurisdictionalBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and FinanceDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
OtherEstablishment of a manufacturing plant in a Nigerian free trade zone2026UndisclosedNigeriaManufacturingCorporate and CommercialDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Debt FinancingBank of Industry USD75 million Afreximbank healthcare financing facilityPublic record2026US$75mMulti-jurisdictional, NigeriaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and FinanceDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Equity FinancingAruwa Capital Fund II invests USD5 million convertible notes in Polysmart PackagingPublic record2026US$5mNigeriaManufacturingPrivate Equity and Venture CapitalDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
AcquisitionAcquisition of a UK electronic money institution by a Nigerian fintech group2026UndisclosedNigeria, United KingdomFintechMergers and AcquisitionsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingNatcom/NTEL spectrum leases with Globacom and AirtelPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria–Technology, Media and TelecomsAdvocaat Law Practice, Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
AcquisitionAcquisition of embedded combined heat and power assets by a Nigerian manufacturer2025UndisclosedNigeria–Energy and Natural ResourcesDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingAirtel spectrum lease with EMTS/9mobilePublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria–Technology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
DivestmentAfrican Alliance Insurance sells 49% of PAL Pensions to Leadway HoldingsPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria–Mergers and AcquisitionsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Equity FinancingCross-border minority equity investment by a Gulf-based investor in a Nigerian technology company2025UndisclosedNigeriaTechnologyPrivate Equity and Venture CapitalDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingFCCPC appoints monitoring trustee for British American Tobacco consent order2025US$110mNigeriaConsumer and RetailCompetition and RegulatoryDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Commercial AgreementG&C Real Estate and Tiny Tee advised on property development agreementPublic record2025₦40bnNigeriaReal EstateMergers and AcquisitionsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Records marked “Firm submission” are based on information provided by the advising firm and reviewed by Meridian editors before publication. Records marked “Public record” are compiled from public announcements and filings. Spotted an error? Suggest a correction.
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.