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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
Commercial Agreement, MergerVodacom and Orange: to build and operate cellphone towers in the DRCPublic record2025UndisclosedDemocratic Republic of the Congo–Mergers and Acquisitions–
AcquisitionAccess Holdings acquisition of a majority stake in Finibanco AngolaPublic record20250Angola, NigeriaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and Finance, Mergers and AcquisitionsAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya)
AcquisitionAccess Holdings acquires majority stake in ARM PensionsFirm submission2025UndisclosedNigeria–Mergers and AcquisitionsAluko & Oyebode
TransactionAfreximbank €2bn syndicated facility to Bank of IndustryPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Banwo & Ighodalo, Aluko & Oyebode
Commercial AgreementSalcef Group 25-year joint venture agreement with Egyptian National RailwaysPublic record2025UndisclosedEgyptInfrastructureMergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance and InfrastructureMatouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
Project FinancingRed Sea Wind Energy USD 100m financing (Engie, Orascom Construction, Toyota Tsusho, Eurus)Public record2025US$100mEgyptBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and Finance, Project Finance and InfrastructureMatouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, Sharkawy & Sarhan
AcquisitionHartlane Investments advised on acquisition of distressed Natcom debt claimPublic record2025₦1bnNigeriaInfrastructureRestructuring and InsolvencyDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingRadiant Money CBN International Money Transfer Operator licencePublic record2025UndisclosedNigeriaFintechFintech and PaymentsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Divestment, Equity FinancingSale of the entire issued share capital of Stratton Africa Holdings (Mauritius holding company of Merec Industries) to Invictus Investment CompanyPublic record2025UndisclosedMauritiusManufacturingMergers and Acquisitions–
TransactionPolaris Bank / Marine Platforms restructuringPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Project FinancingJoint advice to a state government and guarantor on an annuity PPP expressway2025UndisclosedNigeria–Project Finance and InfrastructureAluko & Oyebode
Debt FinancingAdvice to a bank on a structured note programme for a marginal field special purpose vehicle2025UndisclosedNigeria–Capital MarketsAluko & Oyebode
Project FinancingAdvice to a merchant bank on financing of a federal highway concession2025UndisclosedNigeria–Project Finance and InfrastructureAluko & Oyebode
Project FinancingNigerian counsel to lenders on a cross-border railway financing2025UndisclosedEngland and Wales, Nigeria–Project Finance and InfrastructureAluko & Oyebode
Project FinancingAdvice to a telecoms operator on a road construction project under a tax credit scheme2025UndisclosedNigeria–Project Finance and InfrastructureAluko & Oyebode
DivestmentAdvice to an offshore services group on sale of production vessels and exit2025UndisclosedNigeria, Singapore–Mergers and AcquisitionsAluko & Oyebode
AcquisitionAdvice on a controlling stake in a marginal field and its operating vehicle2025UndisclosedNigeria–Energy and Natural ResourcesAluko & Oyebode
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.