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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
Regulatory Approval or LicensingMada Communications A2P messaging aggregator licence in Nigeria2025UndisclosedNigeriaTelecomsTechnology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Commercial AgreementBLNDE music clearance and licensing for Tiwa Savage collaboration2025UndisclosedNigeriaMedia and EntertainmentIntellectual PropertyDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingNITDA review of Nigeria’s Open Data Policy2025UndisclosedNigeriaPublic Sector, TechnologyTechnology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingNational Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill drafting2025UndisclosedNigeriaPublic Sector, TechnologyTechnology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Regulatory Approval or LicensingLagos State Innovation Bill drafting2025UndisclosedNigeriaPublic Sector, TechnologyTechnology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Regulatory Approval or LicensingFederal Ministry of Communications national AI and IP capacity programme for MDAs2025UndisclosedNigeriaPublic SectorIntellectual Property, Technology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Private EquityAccelerate Property Fund debt restructuringPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaReal EstatePrivate Equity and Venture CapitalBowmans
OtherPilanesberg Platinum Mines / Orion restructuringPublic record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaMiningCorporate and CommercialBowmans
Equity FinancingSanlam Allianz Holdings rights issuePublic record2025UndisclosedKenyaBanking and Financial ServicesCorporate and CommercialAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya)
Project FinancingAkii Bua Olympic Stadium project financing (Uganda)Public record2025UndisclosedUgandaInfrastructureBanking and Finance, Project Finance and InfrastructureENSafrica
DivestmentWilliamsons Diamonds Limited disposal of a mine to another market player (Tanzania)Public record2025UndisclosedTanzaniaMiningMergers and Acquisitions–
DivestmentRetailability (and subsidiaries) sale of retail brands and businesses – Legit, Style, Swagga and Boardmans – to Pepkor Trading (462 stores; South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini)Public record2025UndisclosedSouth AfricaConsumer and RetailMergers and Acquisitions–
Acquisition, Initial Public OfferingRenergen Limited acquisition by NASDAQ-listed ASP Isotopes via scheme of arrangement (all-share, with JSE secondary inward listing)Public record2025R1.4bnSouth AfricaPower and RenewablesCapital Markets, Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
OtherFonterra Europe Ethiopia wind-down (restructuring of Fonterra’s Ethiopian operations)Public record2025UndisclosedEthiopia–Corporate and CommercialAman & Partners
OtherAlterra Capital Partners and Phatisa Group / Java House (Kenya restaurant chain)Public record2025UndisclosedKenyaConsumer and RetailCorporate and CommercialAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya), Bowmans, ENSafrica
OtherBlackRock / Lake Turkana Wind Power transaction (Kenya)Public record2025UndisclosedKenyaPower and RenewablesCorporate and CommercialAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya), Kaplan & Stratton
OtherEast Africa Growth Holding US$32m subscription of additional shares in I&M Group PLC (Kenya)Public record2025US$32mKenya, MauritiusBanking and Financial ServicesCorporate and CommercialAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya), BLC Robert & Associates (ALN Mauritius)
Divestment, Syndicated LoanStandard Bank of South Africa and FirstRand Bank ZAR 2bn facility to The SPAR Group to facilitate the disposal of its Polish businessPublic record2025R2bnSouth AfricaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and Finance, Mergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
AcquisitionCapitec Bank acquisition of Avafin HoldingPublic record2025US$333mSouth AfricaBanking and Financial ServicesMergers and AcquisitionsBowmans
AcquisitionExxaro Resources acquisition of manganese assets from Ntsimbintle Mining and OMH MauritiusPublic record2025R11.67bnSouth AfricaMiningMergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica, Webber Wentzel, Werksmans Attorneys, Bowmans
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.