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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
Private PlacementOjaja Pan Africa NGN10 billion commercial paper programmePublic record2025₦10bnNigeria–Capital MarketsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Divestment5554 Technologies sells Bankly Microfinance Bank to C-One VenturesPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria, United StatesBanking and Financial ServicesMergers and AcquisitionsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Debt FinancingREFFA USD500,000 facility to AB Microfinance Bank NigeriaPublic record2025US$500kNigeriaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and FinanceDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Equity Financing, Private EquityAruwa Capital Management invests US$1.5m in OmniRetail2025US$1.5mNigeria, United StatesConsumer and Retail, FintechPrivate Equity and Venture CapitalDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
TransactionChappalEnergies acquisition of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria interestPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Dentons ACAS-Law, Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Equity Financing, Private EquityQED Investors leads Raenest US$11m Series A2025US$11mNigeria, United StatesFintechFintech and Payments, Private Equity and Venture CapitalDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
AcquisitionHartlane Investments advised on acquisition of distressed Natcom debt claimPublic record2025₦1bnNigeriaInfrastructureRestructuring and InsolvencyDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingRadiant Money CBN International Money Transfer Operator licencePublic record2025UndisclosedNigeriaFintechFintech and PaymentsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
TransactionPolaris Bank / Marine Platforms restructuringPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
OtherRecovery of misappropriated customer funds invested by a Nigerian fintech savings platform2025UndisclosedNigeriaFintechCorporate and CommercialDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Equity FinancingInvestment by an asset manager in a Nigerian film project2025UndisclosedNigeriaMedia and EntertainmentPrivate Equity and Venture CapitalDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingLegal and regulatory structuring of an AI-enabled agricultural advisory platform under a public-private partnership2025UndisclosedNigeria–Technology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Commercial AgreementJoint venture for a mixed-use development within a Nigerian free trade zone2025UndisclosedNigeriaReal EstateReal EstateDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Project FinancingDevelopment and financing of a distributed commercial and industrial rooftop solar programme2025UndisclosedMauritius, Nigeria–Project Finance and InfrastructureDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Bond IssuanceTransaction counsel to a credit guarantor on a solar mini-grid infrastructure debt issuance2025UndisclosedNigeria–Project Finance and InfrastructureDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Bond IssuanceTransaction counsel to an infrastructure credit guarantor on a telecoms infrastructure debt issuance2025UndisclosedNigeria–Project Finance and InfrastructureDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingSecurities regulator registrations for three virtual asset service providers2025UndisclosedNigeria–Capital MarketsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingData protection compliance remediation for a major Nigerian bank following a regulatory sanction2025UndisclosedNigeria–Banking and FinanceDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
AcquisitionAcquisition of a licensed telecoms aggregator by a European group entering the Nigerian market2025UndisclosedFrance, Nigeria–Technology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
AcquisitionAcquisition of a Nigerian insurance company by a financial services group2025UndisclosedNigeriaInsuranceMergers 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.