Home / About
About Us
Elite Counsel. Boutique Culture.
“Our mission is to provide world-class legal counsel with the responsiveness of a boutique firm and the global capabilities of an international practice.”
Who We Are
A full-service firm built for businesses that don’t stand still.
Mercer & Blackwell LLP is a full-service corporate and litigation law firm serving Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, financial institutions, and international clients. Headquartered in New York, we represent clients throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe.
We combine elite legal expertise with commercial business strategy — we don’t simply identify legal risks, we help clients make better business decisions while managing those risks.
Leadership
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Mercer
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (Managing Partner)
As CEO, Jonathan focuses on three priorities: delivering exceptional legal outcomes for clients, building a culture that attracts top legal talent, and expanding the firm strategically across North America and Europe while maintaining premium service standards.
Attorneys & Partners
Senior counsel, directly on your matter.
Eleanor Cross
Senior Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions
Richard Hale
Senior Partner, Securities & Capital Markets
Priya Nandan
Partner, Data Privacy & Regulatory Compliance
Marcus Webb
Partner, International Business Law
Firm Culture & Values
What we optimize for.
Exceptional Outcomes
Every engagement is measured by the result it delivers for your business, not the hours logged.
Talent That Attracts Talent
We’ve built a culture ambitious attorneys want to join and clients want to rely on.
Strategic, Sustainable Growth
Nine offices across three continents, added deliberately — never at the expense of service quality.
Get Started
Schedule Your Strategy Consultation
Begin with a conversation about your business, your risks, and your goals. Most clients receive initial legal guidance within 24–48 hours.
Schedule Your Strategy ConsultationNo obligation. Confidential. Response within 24–48 hours.