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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.
924 records
TransactionYearValueJurisdictionSectorPracticeLaw firms
Divestment, Equity FinancingSpalding Investments 10 RF (PBT Group) disposal of a 2.6% indirect beneficial holding in PBT to The Intrepid Projects IIPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaTechnologyMergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance and InfrastructureCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Equity Financing, Initial Public OfferingBonyan for Development and Trade IPO and listing on the Egyptian Exchange (BONY.CA)Public record2025UndisclosedEgyptReal EstateCapital MarketsMatouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
Equity Financing, Private EquityY Combinator, BYLD, DCG and other investors in Munify [seed funding]Public record2025UndisclosedEgypt–Private Equity and Venture Capital–
Divestment, Private EquityAccelerate Property Fund disposal of the Buzz Shopping Centre and Waterford Centre to Dorprostraat and Property House consortiaPublic record2025R215mSouth AfricaReal EstateMergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture Capital–
AcquisitionMoody’s Corporation of a majority stake in Middle East Ratings & Investors Services (MERIS)Public record2025UndisclosedEgypt–Mergers and Acquisitions–
Debt FinancingAsante Gold financing package (Ghanaian counsel)Firm submission2025US$500mGhana–Banking and FinanceBentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Equity FinancingAlterra Capital Partners investment in Cobra Group HoldingsPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth Africa–Corporate and CommercialBowmans
Acquisition, Private EquityEzdehar Mid-Cap Fund II (Ezdehar Management) of a majority stake in Kemet for Natural Food S.A.EPublic record2025UndisclosedEgyptConsumer and RetailMergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalBaker McKenzie
Private EquitySocial Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA) [Sahel Capital] to Nulla GroupPublic record2025US$15CameroonConsumer and RetailPrivate Equity and Venture CapitalEpena Law
Equity Financing4DX Ventures, Camel Ventures, Plus VC, Seedstars and existing investors in Suplyd [pre-Series A]Public record2025US$2Egypt–Corporate and Commercial–
AcquisitionSphere Holdings acquisition of a stake in Growth TenPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaEducationMergers and Acquisitions–
Equity FinancingCross-border minority equity investment by a Gulf-based investor in a Nigerian technology company2025UndisclosedNigeriaTechnologyPrivate Equity and Venture CapitalDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
AcquisitionNeosky acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft from AMC – USD 13.25mPublic record2025US$13.3mEgyptAviationMergers and AcquisitionsMatouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
Equity FinancingMergence Investment Managers mezzanine investment in Solarise Africa (preference shares)Public record2025R60mSouth AfricaPower and RenewablesCorporate and Commercial–
Equity Financing, Private EquityThe University of Michigan International Investment Fund (IIF) in Swyft [pre-seed]Public record2025UndisclosedCameroon–Private Equity and Venture Capital–
Equity FinancingAdmaius Capital Partners in Triquera B.V. (majority shareholder in Minapharm Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Industries S.A.E. (“Minapharm”))Public record2025UndisclosedEgyptHealthcare and PharmaceuticalsCorporate and CommercialMatouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, White & Case
Equity Financing, Private EquityEgypt Ventures, Camel Ventures, Sukna Ventures, Plus VC, Banque Misr, and prominent family offices (equity) plus MSMEDA and several local banking partners (debt) in Flend [seed funding]Public record2025US$3EgyptBanking and Financial ServicesPrivate Equity and Venture Capital–
AcquisitionThe Sothema Group of a 99.99% stake in Soludia Maghreb from Mr. Abdelaziz Razkaoui, Cap Mezzanine III (CDG Invest Growth), and the Zine familyPublic record2025UndisclosedMorocco–Mergers and AcquisitionsA&O Shearman
Equity FinancingInvestment by AfricInvest in Unisystem GroupPublic record2025UndisclosedMorocco–Corporate and Commercial–
DivestmentAECI disposal of its Food and Beverage business to Sana Partners GP2 (Sana Partners Group)Public record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaConsumer and RetailMergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
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.