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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.
20 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
TransactionUAC acquisition of Chivita | HollandiaPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Fasken Martineau, McDermott Will & Emery, TEMPLARS, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Commercial AgreementFela Kuti podcast ‘Fear No Man’ by Higher GroundPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Technology, Media and TelecomsTEMPLARS, Olajide Oyewole LLP
Infrastructure ProjectDawcon launches Nigeria’s first flare-gas powered digital infrastructurePublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Energy and Natural ResourcesTEMPLARS
DivestmentTotalEnergies US$510m sale of 12.5% OML118 PSC interest to SNEPCoPublic record2026US$510mNigeria–Energy and Natural ResourcesTEMPLARS
AcquisitionArdova-led consortium agrees to acquire Powergas from A.P. Moller CapitalPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeriaOil and GasEnergy and Natural Resources, Mergers and AcquisitionsBloomfield LP, Charis & Mettle, TEMPLARS
Regulatory Approval or LicensingFirst Atlantic Bank opens Liberian subsidiary after Central Bank of Liberia licensingPublic record2026UndisclosedGhana, LiberiaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and Finance, Competition and RegulatoryTEMPLARS
Commercial AgreementUTM FLNG signs 15-year gas supply deal with NNPC/Seplat joint venturePublic record2026UndisclosedNigeriaOil and GasEnergy and Natural ResourcesTEMPLARS
Joint VentureViathan and Anergi form Decentralised Energy platform with over US$100m committedPublic record2026US$100mNigeriaPower and RenewablesEnergy and Natural Resources, Private Equity and Venture CapitalTEMPLARS
Debt FinancingNigerian Ports Authority signs US$1bn UKEF-covered facility for Lagos port rehabilitationPublic record2026US$1bnNigeria, United KingdomInfrastructure, MaritimeBanking and Finance, Project Finance and InfrastructureTEMPLARS
Debt FinancingIFC lends US$24.3m in naira to NSIA’s MedServe for diagnostic and cancer centresPublic record2026US$24.3mNigeriaHealthcare and PharmaceuticalsBanking and FinanceTEMPLARS, Olaniwun Ajayi LP
DivestmentTotalEnergies agrees sale of its 10% Renaissance JV oil interest to VaarisPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeriaOil and GasEnergy and Natural Resources, Mergers and AcquisitionsTEMPLARS
Debt FinancingStandard Bank and Stanbic IBTC finance Aradel’s purchase of 40% of ND WesternPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeriaOil and GasBanking and Finance, Energy and Natural ResourcesTEMPLARS
ArbitrationKNOC ICSID arbitration against NigeriaPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria–Dispute Resolution and ArbitrationTEMPLARS
ArbitrationMobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited arbitration over proposed equity salePublic record2025US$1.3bnNigeria–Dispute Resolution and ArbitrationTEMPLARS
Project FinancingLekki Deep Sea Port development and financingPublic record2024UndisclosedNigeriaInfrastructureProject Finance and InfrastructureTEMPLARS
AcquisitionTolaram Group acquisition of Diageo’s 58.02% stake in Guinness Nigeria plc (brand retained by Diageo and licensed long-term)Public record2024₦81.6bnSouth AfricaConsumer and RetailMergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica, TEMPLARS
Debt FinancingFinDev Canada US$100m facility to Africa Finance CorporationPublic record2026US$100mNigeria–Banking and FinanceTEMPLARS
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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.