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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
Equity FinancingKredete US$22m Series A financing roundPublic record2026US$22mNigeria–Private Equity and Venture CapitalDentons ACAS-Law
PPPKenya signs US$3 billion electric vehicle memorandum with Endelevu and GeelyPublic record2026US$3bnChina, Kenya–Corporate and Commercial–
Capital MarketOUTsurance Group to acquire remaining 7.17 per cent of OUTsurance HoldingsPublic record2026R101.6bnSouth AfricaInsuranceCorporate and Commercial–
International TradeFamily Bank secures US$10 million African Development Bank trade finance linePublic record2026US$10mKenya–Corporate and Commercial–
Project FinanceBenin and France sign EUR 99.79 million package for power, farming and forensicsPublic record2026€79.4mBenin, France–Corporate and Commercial–
OtherIsDB approves EUR 335 million for Tunisian road corridorsPublic record2026€335Saudi Arabia, Tunisia–Corporate and Commercial–
OtherPremier African Minerals raises GBP 1.2 million to restart Zimbabwe lithium projectPublic record2026£1United Kingdom, Zimbabwe–Corporate and Commercial–
OtherAzura Power acquires majority stake in South African electricity trader EnpowerPublic record2026UndisclosedMozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa–Corporate and Commercial–
OtherQuickmart opens Sh15 billion NSE offer for half of supermarket chainPublic record2026KSh1.5kKenya–Corporate and Commercial–
OtherNdegwa family’s First Chartered to buy back 24.1 per cent of ICEA LionPublic record2026KSh9Kenya–Corporate and Commercial–
OtherChevron commits at least US$88 million to Egypt’s Lotus Mediterranean blockPublic record2026US$88Egypt, United States–Corporate and Commercial–
OtherGlobal Atomic closes C$56.97 million offering for Niger’s Dasa uranium projectPublic record2026C$57Canada, Niger, United States–Corporate and Commercial–
OtherMNT-Halan launches Egyptian IPO of 20 per cent stake on EGXPublic record2026EGP 320.2kEgypt, England and Wales, United States–Corporate and CommercialGibson Dunn & Crutcher, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, White & Case, MHR & Partners
Initial Public OfferingMNT-Halan intention to float MNT Tech Holding on the Egyptian Exchange (20% secondary offering)Public record2026US$120mEgyptFintechCapital Markets, Fintech and PaymentsGibson Dunn & Crutcher, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, MHR & Partners (in association with White & Case), White & Case
AcquisitionAttijariwafa Bank agrees to acquire 55.22% of Société Générale Ghana as SSNIT takes a further 5%Public record2026US$824.5mGhana, MoroccoBanking and Financial ServicesBanking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions–
Project FinancingProject BRIDGE: Nigeria’s US$2bn fibre optic PPP with the World Bank, AfDB and EBRDReviewed by Meridian2026US$2bnNigeriaDigital InfrastructureProject Finance and Infrastructure, Technology, Media and TelecomsDuale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe
Initial Public OfferingAirtel Money prices London IPO at £1.96 a share, valuing the business at £5.3bnPublic record2026£529.2mMulti-jurisdictional, Nigeria, United KingdomFintech, TelecomsCapital Markets, Fintech and PaymentsA&O Shearman, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
ArbitrationTullow Oil v Government of Ghana: ICC tax arbitration on business interruption insurance proceedsPublic record2026US$196.5mGhana, United KingdomOil and GasDispute Resolution and Arbitration, Energy and Natural Resources, Tax–
OtherBenin mobilises EUR 500 million with African Development Fund guaranteePublic record2026€50mBenin–Corporate and Commercial–
OtherQair’s Chad solar projects reach financial close and first disbursementPublic record2026€38Chad, France–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.