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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.
69 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
Regulatory Approval or LicensingMada Communications A2P messaging aggregator licence in Nigeria2025UndisclosedNigeriaTelecomsTechnology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Commercial AgreementBLNDE music clearance and licensing for Tiwa Savage collaboration2025UndisclosedNigeriaMedia and EntertainmentIntellectual PropertyDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingNITDA review of Nigeria’s Open Data Policy2025UndisclosedNigeriaPublic Sector, TechnologyTechnology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingNational Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill drafting2025UndisclosedNigeriaPublic Sector, TechnologyTechnology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Regulatory Approval or LicensingLagos State Innovation Bill drafting2025UndisclosedNigeriaPublic Sector, TechnologyTechnology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingFederal Ministry of Communications national AI and IP capacity programme for MDAs2025UndisclosedNigeriaPublic SectorIntellectual Property, Technology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Commercial AgreementNational Device Management System (DMS) initiative with the NCCPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria–Technology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Bond IssuanceLagos State ₦14.82bn Series 3 green bond and ₦230bn Series 4 conventional bondPublic record2025₦244.82bnUS$183.9mNigeria–Capital MarketsAluko & Oyebode, Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, Jackson, Etti & Edu, Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Debt Capital MarketsVoda Infrastructure Refi Company bond programmePublic record2025US$64.5mNigeriaInfrastructure–Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
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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.