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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
LitigationFCCPC jurisdiction over anti-competitive practices in telecomsPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Competition and RegulatorySlingstone LP
DivestmentFater (P&G/Angelini JV) exits Morocco through 100% stake saleFirm submission2026UndisclosedMorocco–Mergers and AcquisitionsBennani & Associés
AcquisitionEngie and Meridiam acquisition of BTE RenewablesPublic record2026UndisclosedSouth Africa–Energy and Natural ResourcesCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
TransactionE1 Electric Raceboat Championship Lagos infrastructure arrangementsPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Banwo & Ighodalo, Olaniwun Ajayi LP
TransactionDiageo / Guinness Ghana Breweries disposal to Castel GroupPublic record2025Undisclosed–––ENS Ghana
DivestmentDemant sells subsidiaries to Cochlear (Moroccan aspects)Firm submission2026UndisclosedMorocco–Mergers and AcquisitionsBennani & Associés
TransactionVista Group of a 90% stake in Banque Agricole et Commerciale (BAC)Public record2026Undisclosed––––
Infrastructure ProjectDawcon launches Nigeria’s first flare-gas powered digital infrastructurePublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Energy and Natural ResourcesTEMPLARS
Rights IssueCitibank Nigeria rights issue for CBN recapitalisationPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Capital MarketsAluko & Oyebode
TransactionChappalEnergies acquisition of Equinor Nigeria Energy CompanyPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Dentons ACAS-Law
Debt FinancingCeesolar Energy financing for four solar hybrid mini-grids in Cross River StatePublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Project Finance and InfrastructureDentons ACAS-Law
DivestmentCardinalStone exits i-Fitness to Verod CapitalFirm submission2026UndisclosedNigeria–Private Equity and Venture CapitalOlaniwun Ajayi LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
TransactionCallUp Technology / Lagos State Ports Authority PPPPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Pavestones Legal
TransactionBOAD Titrisation West Africa SME securitisation programmePublic record2025Undisclosed–––Gide, Monnat & Associés, Hélène Paty Law Firm, Houda Law Firm
Commercial AgreementBayice official wristwatch partnership with the Nigeria Football FederationPublic record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Corporate and CommercialLekan Bamidele & Co.
TransactionAsante Gold US$500m forward gold transactionPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
OtherEstablishment of the Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC)Public record2026UndisclosedNigeria–Corporate and CommercialStren & Blan Partners
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.