M&A Deal Sourcing & Structuring
We connect investors with exclusive M&A opportunities in Africa and design tailor-made deal structures that align with legal, tax, and financing realities on the ground.
Our M&A Deal Sourcing & Structuring practice is designed to help global investors and corporations successfully execute mergers and acquisitions in Africa. The African market offers significant opportunities in banking, fintech, telecoms, energy, and digital services, but every deal faces unique regulatory, tax, and financing challenges that require expert guidance.
We assist clients through the entire transaction lifecycle:
Deal sourcing: identifying, screening, and evaluating potential acquisition targets across Africa, leveraging our local networks and market intelligence.
Legal structuring: designing the optimal transaction structure that ensures compliance with local company law, foreign ownership rules, and sector-specific licensing requirements.
Tax and financing strategies: advising on efficient tax structures, capital flows, and financing arrangements to maximize deal value and minimize risk.
Equity arrangements and governance: crafting shareholder agreements, equity participation models, and governance frameworks that align with both local regulations and investor interests.
Regulatory approvals: securing clearances from competition authorities, investment agencies, and financial regulators across multiple jurisdictions.
Africa’s M&A environment is complex: foreign ownership restrictions, sector-specific licensing rules, and varying capital market regulations can make transactions slow and risky without the right partner. Our advantage lies in combining pan-African coverage with deep local expertise, allowing us to not only structure deals effectively but also source high-quality opportunities that fit our clients’ growth strategies.
With us, investors gain access to exclusive deal flow, while ensuring that every transaction is executed with legal precision, tax efficiency, and regulatory compliance, setting the foundation for sustainable success in Africa’s fast-evolving markets.