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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
AcquisitionCecile Holding Limited acquisition of 60.7% of The Union Sugar Estates Company Limited from Compagnie de Vallon Limitee (Mauritius)Public record2024UndisclosedMauritiusConsumer and RetailMergers and AcquisitionsBLC Robert & Associates (ALN Mauritius)
AcquisitionRare Earths Limited (Australia) acquisition of an additional 34% stake in Rwenzori Rare Metals Limited (Makuutu project, Uganda), taking it to 94%Public record2024UndisclosedUgandaMiningMergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance and Infrastructure–
Equity FinancingAccess Bank Plc equity investment in Finance Trust Bank (Uganda), taking it to approximately 80%Public record2024UndisclosedUgandaBanking and Financial ServicesCorporate and Commercial–
AcquisitionI&M Holdings Limited acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Orient Bank Limited (Uganda)Public record2024UndisclosedKenya, UgandaBanking and Financial ServicesMergers and AcquisitionsALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates
DivestmentMassmart Holdings disposal of its Game departmental store in UgandaPublic record2024UndisclosedUgandaConsumer and RetailMergers and AcquisitionsALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates
AcquisitionDevki Group / National Cement Company acquisition of Cimerwa (Rwanda cement producer)Public record2024UndisclosedKenya, Rwanda–Mergers and AcquisitionsALN Rwanda | K-Solutions & Partners, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
AcquisitionAngloGold Ashanti cross-border acquisition of Centamin plcPublic record2024UndisclosedSouth AfricaMiningMergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica
Equity Financing, Private EquityDentons (Kyagaba & Otatiina) advised Spouts International on a USD 3.5m equity investment by the Water Access Acceleration Fund S.L.P.Public record2024US$3.5mMulti-jurisdictional–Private Equity and Venture Capital–
Syndicated LoanFMO USD 5m term loan to Watu Credit Uganda Ltd (motorcycle/e-motorcycle portfolio financing)Public record2024US$5mUgandaInfrastructureBanking and Finance–
OtherNorsad Capital Limited USD 7.5m financing of Watu Credit Uganda LimitedPublic record2024US$7.5mUganda–Corporate and CommercialALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates
AcquisitionSturdee Energy Namibia NAD 500m acquisition of a majority interest in Greenam ElectricityPublic record2024NAD 500mSouth AfricaPower and RenewablesMergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica
OtherAbsa Bank Kenya USD 50.9m asset-backed financing to Acorn Project Three (10 student accommodation developments)Public record2024US$50.9mKenyaBanking and Financial ServicesProject Finance and InfrastructureAnjarwalla & Khanna (ALN Kenya)
AcquisitionTolaram Group acquisition of Diageo’s 58.02% stake in Guinness Nigeria plc (brand retained by Diageo and licensed long-term)Public record2024₦81.6bnSouth AfricaConsumer and RetailMergers and AcquisitionsENSafrica, TEMPLARS
OtherAEGIDE DOMITYS and 2Futures EUR 58.5m structuring and capital raise (Mauritius senior-living real estate)Public record2024€58.5mMauritiusReal EstateCorporate and CommercialBLC Robert & Associates (ALN Mauritius)
Project FinancingStandard Bank Namibia NAD 1.2bn project financing to Diaz Wind PowerPublic record2024NAD 1.2bnSouth AfricaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and Finance, Project Finance and InfrastructureENSafrica
Initial Public OfferingCilo Cybin Holdings IPO and JSE listingPublic record2024UndisclosedSouth Africa–Capital MarketsWerksmans Attorneys
AcquisitionPowerfleet / MiX Telematics acquisition financingPublic record2024UndisclosedSouth AfricaPower and RenewablesMergers and AcquisitionsWebber Wentzel
OtherENS Uganda advised Absa Bank on a USD 100m cross-currency repurchase transaction with the Bank of UgandaPublic record2024US$100mUgandaBanking and Financial ServicesCorporate and Commercial–
Bond IssuanceIndustrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) and Standard Bank ZAR 2bn bond issuancePublic record2024R2bnSouth AfricaBanking and Financial ServicesCapital Markets–
Syndicated LoanKCB Bank USD 150m loan from the International Finance Corporation for renewable energy projects (Kenya)Public record2024US$150mKenyaBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and Finance, Project Finance and InfrastructureIKM Advocates (DLA Piper Kenya)
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.