John Mercury
Canada Guide 2025
Band 3 : Private Equity: Buyouts
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
403.473.4493Share profile
Band 3
About
Provided by John Mercury
Practice Areas
John Mercury is Executive Chair and Chair of the Board of Bennett Jones. As Chair, John has overall responsibility for the direction, management and financial performance of the firm, with a focus on its strategic plan, market and industry initiatives, and client relationships.
In his practice, John was formerly the head of the firm's private equity practice and has been recognized as one of Canada's leading M&A lawyers with a significant focus on cross-border transactions. He will continue to practice and serve clients in his new role.
Chambers Review
Canada
John Mercury is highly regarded for his experienced advice relating to buyout transactions with cross-border ties. Based in Calgary, he is executive chair of Bennett Jones, having assumed this role in January 2024.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John is one of the best PE lawyers in Canada. He is smart, thoughtful, deal-oriented and highly service-oriented. He is best-in-class at solving problems and is an excellent negotiator."
"John Mercury is extraordinarily bright. He really knows corporate structures and M&A."
"John is very user-friendly and very intelligent. He knows everyone in the industry and has a wonderful feel for what is appropriate in the market."
"John is one of the best PE lawyers in Canada. He is smart, thoughtful, deal-oriented and highly service-oriented. He is best-in-class at solving problems and is an excellent negotiator."
"John Mercury is extraordinarily bright. He really knows corporate structures and M&A."
"John is very user-friendly and very intelligent. He knows everyone in the industry and has a wonderful feel for what is appropriate in the market."
Discover other Lawyers at
Bennett Jones LLP
Alberta
British Columbia
