Standard Chartered Named Top M&A Adviser in West Africa

Standard Chartered has emerged as West Africa's leading M&A Financial Adviser, according to the recent rankings unveiled at the DealMakers Africa Annual Gala Award held in Lagos. The bank secured the top position in the financial advisory category based on deal value, reinforcing its strong presence and executive capabilities within the West African deal-making landscape.

The event gathered leading advisory firms and stakeholders across the corporate finance ecosystem to celebrate outstanding performances in merger and acquisition activities over the past year. Yemisi Deji-Bejid, the Managing Director and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions for Africa at Standard Chartered, stated that the bank's ranking reflects its continued investment in deepening regional expertise to support clients in complex financial transactions.

This recognition underscores the bank's strategic role in facilitating high-value transactions and delivering advisory excellence across key sectors in West Africa. The DealMakers Africa Award was first introduced in South Africa in 2000 and expanded across the continent in 2008.