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Dominic Mercer

Director & Head of Residential Property

Dominic Mercer - SO Legal
Dominic has worked in residential conveyancing since he qualified as a solicitor in 2013 and joined SO Legal in 2021.

Before joining SO Legal, Dominic worked for a reputable regional firm for eight years, where he was a partner for three years. 

He has a diverse range of clients, including developers, companies, investors, and individuals. He has built close links with many local estate agents, financial advisers, accountants, and other businesses. He takes pride in looking after his clients with a calm, personal and proactive approach.

Dominic can advise on all aspects of residential property matters, including; residential sales and purchases, high-value properties, buy-to-let investments, mortgages and remortgages, transfers of equity, new build properties, equity release and voluntary lease extensions. 

Dominic studied Politics at Kingston University and graduated with a BA with Honours in 2006. He went on to study Law at the College of Law in Guildford, attaining an LLB with Honours, before completing the Legal Practice Course.

Outside work, he is a keen sportsman and enjoys cycling, skiing and playing badminton. Born in Brighton, he is an avid supporter of Brighton and Hove Albion.

Testimonials

“Excellent and professional solicitors. I trust and would thoroughly recommend Dominic Mercer, Anzhela, and the wider team at SO Legal to deal with any of my property transactions. I highly recommend.”
T. More, May 2026
“Dominic Mercer recently helped with a property transaction in the Hove area. From the outset, he was always available, dealt with the matter efficiently and professionally and provided regular updates. I strongly recommend Dominic and his team if you are looking for a friendly and professional property solicitor.”
B. Howard
“Really good experience whilst buying a flat, quick responses to my queries and easy to work with as a first-time buyer.

Thank you, Mia, Dominic, Luke and Alexia.”
H. Lewis, March 2026
“Couldn't recommend more, Dominic and the team were helpful and informative from start to finish without making me confused with too much legal jargon. This was a very smooth transaction in a complicated house purchase involving 2 different mortgages, and the team made it happen quickly without any stress or issues.”
K. Kinder, February 2026
“This is the second time I have used Dominic and Jessica from SO Legal for my purchase, and they have been great both times. They were quick to respond and ensured a really smooth process. Thanks again.”
J. Davis
“I really can't speak highly enough of SO Legal. Sarah and Dominic were brilliant, making a rather complicated process run smoothly and on time. They exceeded our expectations, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone requiring legal services.”
I. Balija
“I would highly recommend Dominic and Anzhela. They help to make the whole process clear and stress-free, respond quickly to any questions and complete the process in a very professional and timely manner. Thank you again, much appreciated.”
Tara R.
“Dominic Mercer was professional, responsive, and very gracious in helping us witness our lease agreements. I highly recommend their services!”
K. Jung
“We recently used SO Legal for our house purchase. Sarah and Dominic were amazing. They always came back straight away with any responses to our questions and were able to explain things in layman's terms, meaning we understood what was happening. I highly recommend them to anyone, and we will use them again.”
A. Blasco

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