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Provided by John Mercury
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.
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.
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.
Provided by Chambers
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.
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.
