LAWYER PROFILE

John Mercury

Global 2026

Bennett Jones LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts

Canada

8 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Leader of the firm's private equity practice group and Vice Chair Clients and Industry, John concentrates on private investments and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and PIPE transactions, primarily on behalf of Canadian and U.S. financial sponsors. John also spends time advising general partners and investors in the formation of private equity funds and other investment vehicles. John's clients span a variety of industries, including energy, financial services, consumer products and manufacturing.

Career

John joined Bennett Jones after spending nearly a decade in New York, where he practised corporate and U.S. tax law with a leading New York-based law firm. He is admitted to the Ontario bar, 1998; New York bar, 1999 and the Alberta bar, 2007.

Personal

John is a member of the firm's board of directors and serves on a number of corporate and not-for-profit boards. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the New York City Bar.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Buyouts - Canada

Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Mercury is highly regarded for his experienced advice relating to buyout transactions with cross-border ties. He is based in Calgary and serves as executive chair of Bennett Jones.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

John is a wonderful partner to us.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
John Mercury is widely respected for his immense legal and deal expertise, is a multi-dimensional deal practitioner and has deep experience running transactions.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide