Commercial Law · Melbourne

Commercial law
built on
precision.

We advise Melbourne's mid-market businesses on the legal decisions that matter most — contracts, acquisitions, disputes, and growth.

Commercial Contracts
Mergers & Acquisitions
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property
22+
Years in practice
800+
Clients advised
$2B+
Transactions managed
4.9★
Client satisfaction
The firm

Serious counsel for
serious business.

Mercer & Associates was founded on a belief that Melbourne's mid-market businesses deserved the same quality of legal counsel as the ASX-listed companies — without the big-firm price tag or the impersonal service.

We work directly with business owners, directors, and decision-makers. No juniors handling your matter. No billing surprises.

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"The best legal advice I've received in 15 years of business." — Managing Director, construction group
Who you'll work with

Our partners.

⚖️
James Mercer
Founding Partner · Commercial
22 years advising Melbourne's mid-market on commercial contracts, M&A, and corporate governance.
📋
Sarah Okafor
Partner · Employment Law
Specialist in workplace relations, enterprise agreements, and executive employment disputes.
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David Chen
Senior Associate · Litigation
Commercial dispute resolution and litigation with a focus on early, cost-effective outcomes.

Ready to talk
to a real lawyer?

Your first consultation is obligation-free. Tell us about your matter and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help — and what it will cost.

All enquiries are strictly confidential.