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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.
9 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
AcquisitionAmsons Group acquires Bamburi CementPublic record2026UndisclosedKenya, Tanzania–Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans, Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya), Kaplan & Stratton
ArbitrationSafaricom defends M-Pesa patent infringement appealPublic record2025UndisclosedKenya–Intellectual PropertyKaplan & Stratton
OtherBlackRock / Lake Turkana Wind Power transaction (Kenya)Public record2025UndisclosedKenyaPower and RenewablesCorporate and CommercialAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya), Kaplan & Stratton
Concession or PPPSafaricom JV with Apeiro and Konvergenz for Kenya’s digital health infrastructure PPPFirm submission2024KSh104bnKenya–Project Finance and InfrastructureKaplan & Stratton
OtherKaplan & Stratton advised CFAO on the reorganisation of Toyota and Volkswagen distributorships in KenyaPublic record2024UndisclosedKenya–Corporate and CommercialKaplan & Stratton
Acquisition, Private EquityAgri-Vie Fund II (Exeo Capital) acquisition of a significant minority stake in Amos Dairies, with Voxtra AS exitPublic record2024UndisclosedUgandaConsumer and RetailMergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalKaplan & Stratton
AcquisitionBarak Assets Recovery acquisition of Seruji (60% stake in Savannah Cement)Public record2024UndisclosedKenya–Mergers and AcquisitionsKaplan & Stratton
AcquisitionNaivas supermarket chain – acquiring consortium takes a further significant interestPublic record2024UndisclosedKenyaConsumer and RetailMergers and AcquisitionsKaplan & Stratton
OtherSafaricom / M-PESA transaction (Kenya)Public record2024UndisclosedKenyaTelecomsCorporate and CommercialAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya), Kaplan & Stratton
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.