Private Equity
According to Chambers Bowmans is renowned for its bench of skilled private equity lawyers with experience covering fund formation and transactions
Media Interview: Private equity roundup of 2020 and outlook for 2021
- Overview
Bowmans assists private equity funds in navigating the complexities of investing in Africa.
Our geographical footprint and multi-disciplinary team place us in an excellent position to assist sponsors, private and financial investors to navigate the complexities of investing on the continent.
Our services span the entire lifecycle of a private equity investment. Click here for more.
We have advised on some of the largest private equity transactions undertaken in the region to date and have been involved in the formation of a number of Africa-focused private equity funds.
Specialist Services
Fund formation
We specialise in structuring and forming investment funds whose geographic mandate is focused within Africa as well as secondary transactions.
Acquisitions and exits
We have a long history of advising sponsors and financial investors on all aspects of their mergers and acquisitions activity.
Related Expertise
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Private Equity Team of the Year, 2024
Legal Services Private Equity Award, 2024
Advisory Services  Fund Structuring, 2021
DealMakers Awards:
Private Equity Deal of the Year, 2024
DealMakers Africa Awards:
East Africa Private Equity Deal of the Year, 2023
Outstanding Legal Advisor Award – East Africa, 2024
Private Equity Team of the Year, 2023
Legal Advisor of the Year (Local), 2025
Legal Advisor of the Year (Deals), 2024
Bowmans is renowned for its bench of skilled private equity lawyers, offering experience covering fund formation and transactions.
Bowmans is often instructed on significant private equity investments, particularly in the technology and financial services industries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The team regularly advises on high-value and cutting-edge M&A transactions and is frequently to be seen counselling PE funds on buyouts.
Bowmans has a team of highly knowledgeable professionals with a strong track record of deal-making success and a strong brand. The team provides exceptional service and prioritises clients.
Whatever you throw at the Bowmans team, it is quick to adapt. The team works hard, and is very adaptable and measured in its approach which is a very good combination.
Private equity is another key forte for the prestigious team.
Bowmans’ investment fund group acts from within the firm’s private equity practice, and is well known for assisting an established client base of limited partners and private equity houses with high-value, often cross-border fund structuring and formation matters.
Very deep and knowledgeable team on alternative assets.
Bowmans’ investment fund team specialises in continental fund formation and structuring mandates for major clients, including private equity houses and limited partners.
Bowmans is renowned for its bench of skilled private equity lawyers, offering experience covering fund formation and transactions.
Bowmans is often instructed on significant private equity investments, particularly in the technology and financial services industries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The team regularly advises on high-value and cutting-edge M&A transactions and is frequently to be seen counselling PE funds on buyouts.
Key Contacts
John Bellew
Head of Private Equity
Fazil Hossenkhan
Managing Partner
James Westgate
Partner
Joshua Janks
Partner
Kendall Evans
Partner