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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.
42 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
TransactionNedbank disposal of Ecobank Transnational stakePublic record2025US$100m–––Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, CMS, ENSafrica, LPA Law
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
AcquisitionADNOC Distribution acquisition of 100% of Shell Downstream South Africa (580 retail/convenience sites, lubricants, commercial fuels, aviation, marine), with long-term Shell brand licence retained post-completionPublic record2026US$1bnSouth AfricaOil and GasMergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica
AcquisitionLloyds Global Resources (Lloyds Metals and Energy) of a 50% stake in Nexus Holdco FZCO (holds 80%-90% in Surya Mines SARL and eight other companies in the DRC) from Simco Group and Yams HoldPublic record2026US$908Democratic Republic of the CongoPower and RenewablesMergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica
MergerCanal+ and MultiChoice merger: Nigerian competition aspectsPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria, South Africa–Competition and RegulatoryUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Bowmans, Webber Wentzel, ENSafrica, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Divestment, Equity FinancingHyprop Investments disposal of a 50% interest in Hyde Park Corner to MEP SPV 4 (Millennium Equity Partners)Public record2025R805mSouth AfricaReal EstateMergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica
Private EquityTiger Brands / Langeberg & Ashton Foods sale to Ashton Fruit Producers Co-operative and NorfundPublic record2025R1South AfricaConsumer and RetailPrivate Equity and Venture CapitalBaker McKenzie South Africa, ENSafrica
Bond IssuanceSasol Financing USA bond issuePublic record2025UndisclosedSouth Africa, United States–Capital MarketsENSafrica
Debt FinancingGovernment of Ivory Coast sovereign loan facilityPublic record2025UndisclosedIvory Coast, South Africa–Banking and FinanceENSafrica
AcquisitionAIIM acquires Commercial Cold Storage GroupPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica
Project FinancingAkii Bua Olympic Stadium project financing (Uganda)Public record2025UndisclosedUgandaInfrastructureBanking and Finance, Project Finance and InfrastructureENSafrica
OtherAlterra Capital Partners and Phatisa Group / Java House (Kenya restaurant chain)Public record2025UndisclosedKenyaConsumer and RetailCorporate and CommercialAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya), Bowmans, ENSafrica
AcquisitionExxaro Resources acquisition of manganese assets from Ntsimbintle Mining and OMH MauritiusPublic record2025R11.67bnSouth AfricaMiningMergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica, Webber Wentzel, Werksmans Attorneys, Bowmans
Divestment, Equity FinancingAbsa Investment Management Services disposal of its Link Investment Service Provider (LISP) business to GlacierPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica
Syndicated LoanStandard Bank USD 40m multicurrency term loan to Ctrack Holdings (Mauritius)Public record2025US$40mSouth AfricaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and FinanceENSafrica
Equity FinancingNext176 (Old Mutual) further equity investment in Vault22 SolutionsPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaFintechCorporate and CommercialENSafrica
Syndicated LoanConcor Group restructuring and renegotiation of PIC loan facilitiesPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaInfrastructureBanking and FinanceCox Yeats, ENSafrica
Bond IssuanceSibanye-Stillwater USD 500m unsecured convertible bondPublic record2025US$500mSouth AfricaMiningCapital MarketsENSafrica
AcquisitionVodacom acquires additional stake in Safaricom for R36bnPublic record2025US$2.1bnKenya, South Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, ENSafrica
Acquisition, Private EquityInua Impact Fund Limited acquisition of a 20% stake in Flow Uganda LimitedPublic record2024UndisclosedUgandaFintechMergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates, ENSafrica
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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.