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.