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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.
8 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
AcquisitionAdenia Partners acquisition of a majority stake in Minet Group from CapitalworksPublic record202670mKenyaBanking and Financial ServicesMergers and AcquisitionsIKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya), Bowmans
OtherAmazon advised on Kenyan intellectual property issuesPublic record2025UndisclosedKenya–Intellectual PropertyIKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya)
AcquisitionKCB Group acquisition of a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions Limited (Zed Payments)Public record2025KSh2bnKenyaBanking and Financial ServicesMergers and AcquisitionsIKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya)
AcquisitionKenGen proposed acquisition of the 74MW Kipevu II thermal power plant from Tsavo Power (Kenya)Public record2024UndisclosedKenyaPower and RenewablesMergers and AcquisitionsIKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya)
Syndicated LoanKCB Bank USD 150m loan from the International Finance Corporation for renewable energy projects (Kenya)Public record2024US$150mKenyaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and Finance, Project Finance and InfrastructureIKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya)
OtherFusion Capital exit of Kigali Heights to Yyussa Company (Rwanda)Public record2024US$31.8mRwandaReal EstateCorporate and CommercialENSafrica, IKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya)
Acquisition, Private EquityAscent Capital Africa (Ascent Rift Valley Fund) acquisition of a minority stake in Dune Packaging (Kenya)Public record2024UndisclosedKenya–Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalBowmans, IKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya)
AcquisitionAccess Bank acquisition of 100% of National Bank of Kenya from KCB GroupPublic record20260Kenya, NigeriaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and Finance, Mergers and AcquisitionsAluko & Oyebode, IKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya)
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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.