The Meridian

1,137 transactions on the record

DateTransactionSectorJurisdictionAdvisers
Oct 2026Telkom sells Swiftnet towers business to Actis/RBH consortium (R6.575bn)South AfricaBaker McKenzie South Africa, Bowmans, Webber Wentzel
Oct 2026LeapFrog Investments exits Goodlife Pharmacy to CFAO HealthcareKenya, Multi-jurisdictionalBowmans
Oct 2026Safaricom KES40bn medium-term note programme and KES15bn green bondKenyaBowmans
Oct 2026Amsons Group acquires Bamburi CementKenya, TanzaniaAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya), Bowmans, Kaplan & Stratton
Oct 2026Pick n Pay recapitalisation and Boxer listing (R8.5bn)South AfricaBowmans, Webber Wentzel
Oct 2026Vodacom acquires additional stake in Safaricom for R36bnKenya, South AfricaCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, ENSafrica
Oct 2026Jannie Mouton Stigting acquires Curro for R7.34bnSouth AfricaCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Oct 2026Coca-Cola HBC acquires a controlling stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for US$2.6bnMulti-jurisdictional, South AfricaBowmans, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, ENSafrica, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Webber Wentzel
Oct 2026Aspen Pharmacare sells Asia-Pacific assets to BGH Capital for R26.5bnMulti-jurisdictional, South AfricaBowmans, Webber Wentzel
Oct 2026Valterra Platinum demerger from Anglo American and accelerated placementMulti-jurisdictional, South AfricaBowmans, Webber Wentzel
Oct 2026Dukia–Arinola mines-to-market MoU with SGS BatemanNigeriaBabalakin & Co
Oct 2026Durban Oil & Gas Ajaokuta energy infrastructure projectNigeriaTransadvisory Legal
Oct 2026Helios acquires control of Beta Glass and Frigoglass Industries NigeriaNigeriaChris Ogunbanjo LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Oct 2026Lagos Free Zone and Bank of Industry MSME export collaborationNigeriaUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Oct 2026Metroscape Karsana West Phase IINigeriaTransadvisory Legal
Oct 2026Ample Innovative Homes ₦1bn Series 1 private notesNigeriaTransadvisory Legal
Oct 2026Actis spin-out and MBO of Nigerian real estate platform to Grene CapitalNigeriaUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Oct 2026Soil Solutions acquires 200 hectares in Koko Free Trade ZoneNigeriaPopoola-Taiwo LP
Oct 2026Syncord Tower, Eko AtlanticNigeriaAluko & Oyebode
Oct 2026Leks Sports NG 25-year partnership with Landmark Africa Group for Escola ParkNigeriaAluko & Oyebode
Oct 2026Greenwich Merchant Bank ₦20bn Series 3 and 4 commercial paperNigeriaChris Ogunbanjo LP
Oct 2026GuarantCo US$75m credit guarantee to Robust InternationalNigeriaUdo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Oct 2026Sahel Capital US$2.4m working capital to Kuapa KokooNigeriaJackson, Etti & Edu
Oct 2026Pullus Africa investment from Acumen Fund and Elea FoundationNigeriaBlackcrest
Oct 2026Paga collaboration with PayPalNigeriaTNP

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
View as a table
#FirmDealsSouth AfricaEast AfricaDisclosed value (USD)
1Bowmans513120US$83.9bn
2Webber Wentzel27270US$89.0bn
3ENSafrica27189US$7.6bn
4Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr16124US$5.7bn
5Werksmans14140US$3.8bn
6Anjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya)10010US$160m
7DLA Piper Africa (South Africa)990US$3.7bn
8BLC Robert & Associates (ALN Mauritius)808US$95m
9Iseme, Kamau & Maema Advocates (DLA Piper Africa, Kenya)707US$267m
10Kaplan & Stratton707value n/d
11DLA Piper550US$3.2bn
12Engoru, Mutebi Advocates505value n/d
13ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates505US$8m
14White & Case440US$360m
15Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer330US$5.6bn

Sources: firm releases, trade press and external researchers. Imported 3 October 2026. Browse the transactions.

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