Ben Mercer Bio

Ben Mercer is a corporate partner at Stephenson Harwood, specialising in private M&A, joint ventures, and capital raising. His clients range from high-net-worth individuals and owner managers to major corporate and financial institutions, particularly in the consumer, business services, and transportation sectors. Ben's extensive experience includes advising on high-profile deals such as the management buyout of the Abellio UK trains and buses business from the Dutch State and the sale of V Group, the world's largest ship management business, by Advent international to a consortium led by Star Capital. Ben provides comprehensive support across a spectrum of corporate transactions, ensuring clients navigate the complexities of acquisitions, disposals, and mergers with confidence. His work often involves cross-border elements, where his ability to integrate strategic insight with commercial clarity is highly valued. He regularly advises on sales of owner-managed businesses to corporates or PE houses under auction processes, acting either for the owner managers or the corporate acquirors. Clients appreciate Ben's ability to think outside the box and deliver results that align with their strategic goals. His work with leading names like RELX, Transport UK and Subsea 7 underscores his reputation as a go-to advisor for complex corporate matters, where his pragmatic approach and industry knowledge make a significant impact.