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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
OtherApex International Energy transaction: Egyptian counselPublic record20250Egypt, Multi-jurisdictionalOil and GasEnergy and Natural ResourcesZulficar & Partners
Initial Public OfferingAct Financial EGP1.04bn IPO, Egypt’s first IPO since 2022Public record2025EGP 1.04bnUS$21.7mEgypt–Capital MarketsMatouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
Initial Public OfferingBonyan IPO and EGX listing (EGP1.8bn)Public record2025EGP 1.8bnUS$37.5mEgypt–Capital MarketsMatouk Bassiouny & Hennawy
AcquisitionVodacom acquires additional stake in Safaricom for R36bnPublic record2025US$2.1bnKenya, South Africa–Mergers and AcquisitionsCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, ENSafrica
Commercial AgreementNational Device Management System (DMS) initiative with the NCCPublic record2025UndisclosedNigeria–Technology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Bond IssuanceLagos State ₦14.82bn Series 3 green bond and ₦230bn Series 4 conventional bondPublic record2025₦244.82bnUS$183.9mNigeria–Capital MarketsAluko & Oyebode, Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe, Jackson, Etti & Edu, Olaniwun Ajayi LP
Debt Capital MarketsVoda Infrastructure Refi Company bond programmePublic record2025US$64.5mNigeriaInfrastructure–Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
TransactionSeplat Energy US$650m senior notesPublic record2025Undisclosed–––Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
OtherBCM (Buscor) exit from business rescuePublic record2024UndisclosedSouth AfricaInfrastructureCorporate and CommercialWerksmans Attorneys, Bowmans
OtherBlack Chrome Mine business rescue exit and restart of underground miningPublic record2024UndisclosedSouth AfricaMiningCorporate and CommercialWerksmans Attorneys
Equity Financing, Private EquityCatalyst Fund, Renew Capital, Digital Africa, Station F and 15 business angels in Enakl [pre-seed funding]Public record2024US$14MoroccoPower and RenewablesPrivate Equity and Venture Capital–
Equity Financing, Private EquityNama Ventures, A15, Sanabil 500 Global and some angel investors in Nowlun [seed funding]Public record2024US$17Egypt–Private Equity and Venture Capital–
AcquisitionAdvice on acquisition of a participating interest in a marginal field2024UndisclosedNigeria–Energy and Natural ResourcesAluko & Oyebode
Regulatory Approval or LicensingVAT compliance advice to an offshore digital platform operator2024UndisclosedNigeria–Corporate and CommercialAluko & Oyebode
Regulatory Approval or LicensingAdvice to a foreign-owned bank on the legality of a windfall levy assessment2024UndisclosedNigeriaFinancial ServicesCorporate and CommercialAluko & Oyebode
OtherBayport Management Ltd cross-border restructuring (SEM-listed holding company)Public record2024UndisclosedMulti-jurisdictionalInfrastructureCorporate and CommercialBowmans
OtherUnion Sugar Estates Limited long-form amalgamation with its major shareholder (Mauritius)Public record2024UndisclosedMauritiusConsumer and RetailCorporate and CommercialBLC Robert & Associates (ALN Mauritius)
Acquisition, Private EquityInua Impact Fund Limited acquisition of a 20% stake in Flow Uganda LimitedPublic record2024UndisclosedUgandaFintechMergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture CapitalALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates, ENSafrica
Acquisition, Equity FinancingBCME Capital Investments of a stake in PTS (Premium Technology and Services)Public record2024MAD 5MoroccoTechnologyMergers and Acquisitions–
Equity FinancingBluePeak Private Capital in Sancella [sustainability-linked investment]Public record2024US$15Tunisia–Corporate and Commercial–
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.