Standard Chartered has been ranked as the number one Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) financial adviser by deal value in West Africa, according to the latest DealMakers Africa Annual Gala Awards held in Lagos.
The recognition places the global banking institution ahead of other major regional and international advisory firms, highlighting its strong execution capacity and growing influence in West Africa’s corporate finance and investment banking landscape.
The awards ceremony brought together top dealmakers, financial advisers, and corporate stakeholders across the continent to celebrate excellence in mergers and acquisitions and other advisory services over the past year. Rankings were based primarily on deal value and transaction volume.
Speaking on the achievement, the bank described the recognition as a reflection of its team’s commitment and expertise in delivering complex financial transactions across the region.
“We are thrilled to be recognised as the number one M&A Financial Advisor (by Deal Value 2025) in West Africa by Dealmakers. This achievement is a wonderful reflection of our vibrant and active M&A practice in the region,” said Yemisi Deji-Bejide, Managing Director and Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, Africa at Standard Chartered.
She added that the award underscores the dedication of the bank’s team and its continued commitment to supporting clients across Africa’s evolving financial markets.
Standard Chartered’s performance reflects its sustained investment in strengthening advisory capabilities and expanding its footprint in key African markets. The bank has been increasingly involved in facilitating high-value and cross-border transactions across sectors including energy, infrastructure, and financial services.
The DealMakers Africa Awards, first launched in South Africa in 2000 and expanded continent-wide in 2008, are widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence in Africa’s financial advisory industry. While most categories are determined through quantitative measures such as deal size and volume, select recognitions also consider complexity, innovation, and overall value creation.
Industry observers say the latest ranking further reinforces Standard Chartered’s strategic positioning as a leading player in West Africa’s investment banking and M&A advisory space.
