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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.
23 records match your filters
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
TransactionUAC acquisition of Chivita | HollandiaPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Fasken Martineau, McDermott Will & Emery, TEMPLARS, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
TransactionSeamlessHR Series A extensionPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Tope Adebayo LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
AcquisitionWilmar acquires sole control of PZ Wilmar from PZ CussonsPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Mergers and AcquisitionsUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
TransactionJohnvents Group BII secured loan facilityPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
TransactionGozem Series B debt and equity raisePublic record2025Undisclosed–––Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, LPA Law, Banwo & Ighodalo, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
DivestmentCardinalStone exits i-Fitness to Verod CapitalFirm submission2026UndisclosedNigeria–Private Equity and Venture CapitalOlaniwun Ajayi LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Debt FinancingStandard Bank US$90m bridge facility to TolaramPublic record2026US$90mNigeria–Banking and FinanceUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Debt FinancingEBID US$50m term loan to Sterling BankPublic record2026US$50mNigeria–Banking and FinanceUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Bond IssuanceEmzor Pharmaceutical lists ₦26.7bn Series I bond to finish its API plantPublic record2026₦26.7bnUS$19.8mNigeriaHealthcare and PharmaceuticalsCapital MarketsUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Takeover OfferHelios vehicle launches ₦6.94bn mandatory takeover offer for Beta Glass minoritiesPublic record2026₦6.94bnNigeriaManufacturingMergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
AcquisitionHelios acquires control of Beta Glass and Frigoglass Industries NigeriaPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Mergers and AcquisitionsUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Chris Ogunbanjo LP
Commercial AgreementLagos Free Zone and Bank of Industry MSME export collaborationPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Corporate and CommercialUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
DivestmentActis spin-out and MBO of Nigerian real estate platform to Grene CapitalPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Real EstateUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Debt FinancingGuarantCo US$75m credit guarantee to Robust InternationalPublic record2026US$75mNigeria–Banking and FinanceUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Debt FinancingRMB and Standard Bank c.US$285m secured loans to Bluecore Gas InfracoPublic record2026US$285mNigeria–Banking and FinanceUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Debt FinancingQatar Islamic Bank US$500m murabaha facility for Shoreline Natural ResourcesPublic record2026US$500mNigeria–Banking and FinanceUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Bond IssuanceARM ₦200bn private debt fund programme and ₦25bn Series 1Public record2026₦25bnUS$18.8mNigeria–Capital MarketsUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
DivestmentAfrican Alliance Insurance sells 49% of PAL Pensions to Leadway HoldingsPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria–Mergers and AcquisitionsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
MergerCanal+ and MultiChoice merger: Nigerian competition aspectsPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria, South Africa–Competition and RegulatoryUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Bowmans, Webber Wentzel, ENSafrica, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Acquisition, Takeover OfferGroupe Canal+ acquisition of MultiChoice Group (R55bn mandatory offer)Public record2025R55bnMulti-jurisdictional, Nigeria, South AfricaMedia and Entertainment, TelecomsCompetition and Regulatory, Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, DLA Piper, DLA Piper Africa (South Africa), Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (South Africa), MDR Advogados, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Webber Wentzel, Werksmans Attorneys
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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.