The Meridian

1,137 transactions on the record

DateTransactionSectorJurisdictionAdvisers
Sep 2026African Alliance Insurance shareholders approve ₦12bn recapitalisation, including a convertible noteInsuranceNigeria
Sep 2026NASD Plc launches ₦12bn rights issue ahead of move to composite exchangeBanking and Financial ServicesNigeria
Sep 2026Dangote appoints Engineers India on a contract of more than US$450m for its Kenya refineryOil and GasKenya, Multi-jurisdictional
Sep 2026MKH Properties signs ₦30bn commercial paper programmeReal EstateNigeria
Sep 2026Compagnie ivoirienne de coton takes control of Uniwax from VliscoAgriculture, ManufacturingCôte d'Ivoire
Sep 2026IFC and GAFSP back up to US$200m of Absa Ghana cocoa lending with US$50m risk participationAgriculture, Banking and Financial ServicesGhana
Sep 2026IFC agrees US$200m to open a rail and Volta Lake corridor from Ghana to the Sahel, President Mahama saysInfrastructure, Transport and LogisticsGhana
Sep 2026All On investment closes Series C for PowerGen’s parent to fund Nigerian mini-gridsPower and RenewablesNigeria
Sep 2026Côte d’Ivoire signs eight production sharing contracts with PetrobrasOil and GasCôte d'Ivoire
Sep 2026Moneda raises ₦6bn in debut commercial paper, 20% above targetBanking and Financial Services, Oil and GasNigeria
Sep 2026Federal Government closes ₦728.97bn Series 2 power sector bond for GenCo debtsPower and Renewables, Public SectorNigeria
Sep 2026Keystone Bank to sell 66.54% of KBL Insurance to Bethel V, subject to FCCPC approvalInsuranceNigeria
Sep 2026Pigee agrees to acquire 55% of Nigerian logistics startup ShipAfricaTechnology, Transport and LogisticsNigeria
Sep 2026Burkina Faso lists 151.5bn FCFA diaspora bonds on the BRVMPublic SectorBurkina Faso
Sep 2026MCB provides US$51m medium-term loan to Tolaram to refinance Guinness Nigeria acquisition debtConsumer and Retail, ManufacturingMulti-jurisdictional, Nigeria
Sep 2026Xenergi takes control of Premier Paints after 49.6% purchase and mandatory offerManufacturingNigeria
Sep 2026VFD Group opens ₦20bn Series 2 commercial paper under its ₦50bn programmeBanking and Financial ServicesNigeria
Sep 2026MTN to take a minority stake in 150MW AI data centre venture with UAE-backed partnerTechnology, TelecomsNigeria, South Africa
Sep 2026ThriveAgric raises ₦5.3bn in debut commercial paper under ₦50bn programmeAgricultureNigeriaAluko & Oyebode
Sep 2026Otedola lifts First HoldCo stake to about 26.6% through Calvados, targeting majority controlBanking and Financial ServicesNigeria
Sep 2026GPC Energy and Logistics plans ₦30bn InfraCredit-guaranteed infrastructure bondTransport and LogisticsNigeria
Sep 2026PETROSOL Platinum Energy raises GH¢100m in maiden notes on the Ghana Fixed Income MarketOil and GasGhana
Sep 2026Universal Insurance agrees ₦7.13bn private placement with FPNG Co-NvestInsuranceNigeria
Sep 2026Dangote Sugar Refinery completes ₦485.9bn rights issueConsumer and Retail, ManufacturingNigeria
Sep 2026Jumia raises US$50m in placement anchored by US$25m from IFCConsumer and Retail, TechnologyMulti-jurisdictional, Nigeria

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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#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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